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Easy 20 min~180 kcal 2/10
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Jamaican Coconut Drop
A Jamaican coconut candy cooked with brown sugar, ginger, vanilla, and spice, then dropped onto paper to set.
Easy⏱️ 40 min📖 1 min readServes 10~199 kcal🇯🇲 Jamaican🌍 Full translation
15 min prep 25 min cook
- Vegan
- #Budget-Friendly
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Timeline
Total 40 min- Prep15 min
- Cooking25 min
Ingredients
10 servings
Quick:
- 2 cup(~400 ml) Fresh coconut
- 1.3 cup(~260 ml) Brown sugar
- 0.8 cup(~160 ml) Water
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Fresh ginger
- 1 tsp(~5 ml) Vanilla
- 0.3 tsp(~1.5 ml) Nutmeg
- 1 pinch Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Cut the coconut into small cubes.
- 2
Put the water, brown sugar, ginger, nutmeg, and salt in a pot.
- 3
Boil the syrup for 8 minutes, until thickened.
8 min08:00 - 4
Add the coconut pieces and cook for 15 minutes, stirring.
15 min15:00 - 5
Add the vanilla and cook for 2 more minutes, until the mixture falls heavily from the spoon.
2 min02:00 - 6
Spoon portions of the mixture onto parchment paper.
- 7
Serve the coconut drops once they firm up.
💡 Tip: If you spoon the mixture onto paper before the syrup is thick enough, the pieces spread; a heavy fall from the spoon is the right consistency.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve coconut drops at room temperature with coffee or ginger tea.
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Nutrition (per serving)
~199
kcal calories
2
g protein
32
g carbs
7
g fat
Protein 4%Carbs 64%Fat 32%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
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FAQ
How many servings does Jamaican Coconut Drop make?
This recipe serves 10.How long does Jamaican Coconut Drop take?
Prep 15 minutes, cooking 25 minutes; 40 minutes in total.Is Jamaican Coconut Drop difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Jamaican Coconut Drop have?
Approximately 199 kcal per serving. Protein: 2g, carbs: 32g, fat: 7g.Is Jamaican Coconut Drop allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.Which cuisine does Jamaican Coconut Drop belong to?
This recipe belongs to Jamaican cuisine.How many ingredients does Jamaican Coconut Drop need?
This recipe needs 7 ingredients.
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