Coconut Ginger Candy Drops

Serves: 3

Lilian Bahringer

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

50

Spice

48

Sweetness

51

Sourness

40

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.1

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 cup

Water

Directions:

1

Spray large rimmed baking sheet with nonstick spray

2

Combine coconut and all remaining ingredients in heavy medium saucepan

3

Stir mixture over medium heat until sugar dissolves and mixture comes to boil

4

Attach candy thermometer to side of pan

5

Boil until mixture thickens and temperature registers 295°F, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes

6

Remove pan from heat

7

Working quickly, drop about 2 tablespoons mixture for each coconut candy onto prepared baking sheet, spacing apart

8

Let stand until cool and firm

9

(Candy drops can be prepared 3 days ahead

10

Store airtight in single layer at room temperature

11

) Spray large rimmed baking sheet with nonstick spray

12

Combine coconut and all remaining ingredients in heavy medium saucepan

13

Stir mixture over medium heat until sugar dissolves and mixture comes to boil

14

Attach candy thermometer to side of pan

15

Boil until mixture thickens and temperature registers 295°F, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes

16

Remove pan from heat

17

Working quickly, drop about 2 tablespoons mixture for each coconut candy onto prepared baking sheet, spacing apart

18

Let stand until cool and firm

19

(Candy drops can be prepared 3 days ahead

20

Store airtight in single layer at room temperature)