COCONUT DROPS RECIPE | SIMPLE 4-INGREDIENT CARIBBEAN SWEET TREAT

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar offers a lower glycemic index.

fresh coconut

🥗Healthier: desiccated coconut

💰Cheaper: canned coconut

Desiccated coconut is easier to find and store.

Break open coconuts and ensure they are fresh. Remove coconut meat from the shell with a knife - be careful not to cut yourself. Cut larger coconut pieces into half inch (small) pieces. You may opt to use the chop setting on a blender but note, that is not the traditional way to prepare this treat. Set aside. Then, grater the ginger and set aside.

In a large deep pot, add coconut, ginger, dark brown sugar, water and pure vanilla extract. Heat over medium high heat and bring to a rapid boil.

Reduce heat to medium. Using a large spoon, continuously stir the mixture to prevent it from burning or sticking to the pot. Once the majority of the liquid has evaporated, add an additional cup of water. Cook until the mixture begins to caramelize and become very sticky.

When the liquid has thickened and it becomes difficult to mix/turn with a spoon, reduce the heat to the lowest possible setting to keep warm. Using 2 spoons, spoon the mixture and drop it onto a lined baking sheet. Allow to cool and harden, then enjoy!

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