Children in Jamaica loves this snack. Usually you will find this snack at many schools gates, where people are selling to children as they get their break or recess. People will also make it in their homes so that children can eat as a snack. It’s very sugary so having too much is not a great idea.
Recipe
2 cups diced coconut
1 tsp powder ginger or grated ginger (peel back of ginger and grate)
1 tsp vanilla
1+1/2 cups brown sugar
1 pinch of salt
1 cup water
1/2 tsp browning (optional)
Preparation
(1) Combine all ingredients with water in a pot and boil, mixing ocassionally
(1) Boil until mixture becomes dark and sticky for about 20-30 minutes (don’t let it burn)
(3) Grease a baking sheet or wide dish
(4) Drop spoonfuls 2-3 in greased container depends how big you want your drops
(5) Let it cool and your drops is ready.
Yields about 12
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