Coconut Drops

Saw this made on Diner Drive Ins & Dives, one of my favorite shows.  Should not watch this show because it always makes me so hungry.  Such great looking food all over the country.  This is the recipe:

Ingredients

·                                 2 cups diced fresh coconut, from 2 to 3 fresh coconuts.

·                                 1 1/2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger

·                                 1 pound light brown sugar

·                                 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

·                                 Pinch kosher salt

·                                 1/2 to 3/4 cup water

Directions

Put all the ingredients into a heavy-bottom saucepan, with just enough water so the coconut will cook. Boil the mixture until it becomes very sticky, about 20 to 30 minutes. Remove from heat, and beat with a wooden spoon for a few minutes. Then drop by the spoonful onto a greased or parchment lined baking sheet to cool, about 30 minutes.

Wish I had a picture to show you....it's so yummy looking.  A Jamacan treat.