Coconut Drops

Submitted by Ambervim

"This is from the book "The Food of Jamaica," a cookbook sold in Jamaica for Jamaicans. This combination of coconut, brown sugar and ginger is a winner."

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Yields: 1 Batch

ingredients

• 16 ounces water
• 2 cups unsweetened flaked coconut (use what you have)
• 1 tablespoon ginger, finely grated (more if you want)
• 2 cups brown sugar
• 1⁄2 cup pecans, coarsly chopped (or any nut you want)

directions

1. If you don't have silpat, butter a cookie sheet.
2. Bring the water to a boil in a heavy saucepan and add the coconut and ginger.
3. Reduce heat and cook for 15 minutes.
4. Gradually add the sugar, stirring to disolve.
5. Cook over a high heat, stirring frequently, until it is thick and sticky (120C /236F on a candy thermometer). This will take about 20-30 minutes.
6. To test for doneness, drop a little of the mix into a glass of cold water. If it turns into a ball, it is done.
7. Turn off the heat and stir in the nuts.
8. Drop by teaspoon onto your baking sheet and let the candy cool.
9. Makes about 20 large candies.