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Coconut Drops (Antigua)

Small caramelised sweets made from grated coconut, sugar and ginger, with a crisp outside and a soft, chewy centre. Children love them, and they keep well for several days.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

Nutrition facts

775 kcal per serving

Protein
4.2 g
Carbohydrates
67.9 g
of which sugars
66.6 g
Fat
51.8 g
of which saturated fat
43 g
Fiber
8.8 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. In a heavy-based saucepan, mix the sugar, water and grated ginger.
  2. Heat over medium heat until the sugar has fully dissolved, then boil for 3 minutes.
  3. Add the grated coconut, the butter and the pinch of salt, then stir over low heat.
  4. Keep stirring for 10 minutes, until the mixture pulls away from the sides and forms a compact paste.
  5. Off the heat, stir in the vanilla, then let it cool for 5 minutes.
  6. Shape into small balls or spoonfuls, place on baking paper and leave to cool completely.

Variations and tips

Lemon version. Replace the vanilla with lemon zest for a fresher flavour.

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