HOW TO MAKE JAMAICAN COCONUT DROPS | STEP BY STEP | EASY TO FOLLOW

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar provides a lower glycemic index.

fresh coconut

🥗Healthier: desiccated coconut

💰Cheaper: canned coconut

Desiccated coconut is easier to find and store.

Welcome to Mel's Kitchen and introduction to the recipe.

Prepare 2 small coconuts and dice them into small pieces, yielding about 1.5 cups.

In a pot, add water and grated ginger to extract flavor.

Add a tip of rose water, nutmeg, and cinnamon to the pot.

Add 1 tablespoon of vanilla to the boiling water to extract flavors.

Bring the water to a boil with the added ingredients.

Once boiling, add the diced coconut to the pot and cook for about 40 minutes.

After 40 minutes, add brown sugar to the mixture and cook for another 20 minutes until thick.

Stir frequently to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.

Check the consistency of the mixture; it should be thick and not burning.

Turn off the stove but leave the pot on the burner to keep warm.

Prepare a greased baking sheet with foil paper for dropping the mixture.

Spoon the mixture onto the greased foil paper in small drops.

Let the drops cool before serving.

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