Coconut Ginger Candy Drops

Coconut Ginger Candy Drops
Coconut Ginger Candy Drops
Virtually every island has some kind of coconut industry, since there's a use for every part of the coconut, from soap to cooking oil to mattress stuffing. Here, the fresh "meat" is used in a classic candy. There are many variations on this tasty treat, which is sold on the street and in grocery stores, where it's usually homemade.
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  • Served Person: Makes about 16
Central American/Caribbean Candy Ginger Kid-Friendly Coconut Summer Boil Bon Appétit Small Plates
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • nonstick vegetable oil spray
  • 2 cups (packed) golden brown sugar
  • Carbohydrate 29 g(10%)
  • Fat 5 g(8%)
  • Fiber 1 g(5%)
  • Protein 1 g(1%)
  • Saturated Fat 4 g(21%)
  • Sodium 11 mg(0%)
  • Calories 161

Preparation Spray large rimmed baking sheet with nonstick spray. Combine coconut and all remaining ingredients in heavy medium saucepan. Stir mixture over medium heat until sugar dissolves and mixture comes to boil. Attach candy thermometer to side of pan. Boil until mixture thickens and temperature registers 295°F, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Remove pan from heat. Working quickly, drop about 2 tablespoons mixture for each coconut candy onto prepared baking sheet, spacing apart. Let stand until cool and firm. (Candy drops can be prepared 3 days ahead. Store airtight in single layer at room temperature.)

Preparation Spray large rimmed baking sheet with nonstick spray. Combine coconut and all remaining ingredients in heavy medium saucepan. Stir mixture over medium heat until sugar dissolves and mixture comes to boil. Attach candy thermometer to side of pan. Boil until mixture thickens and temperature registers 295°F, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Remove pan from heat. Working quickly, drop about 2 tablespoons mixture for each coconut candy onto prepared baking sheet, spacing apart. Let stand until cool and firm. (Candy drops can be prepared 3 days ahead. Store airtight in single layer at room temperature.)