Jamaican · dessert
Coconut Drops
Coconut Drops reads sweetness 6.4, floral 3.9 and allium 3.9 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Jamaican dessert, about 34 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 0.8 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 7.5 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 0.7 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 1.0 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 3.6 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 4.5 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Sweetness 6.4 · Floral 3.9 · Allium 3.9 · Fruity 3.7 · Richness 3.0 · Warm Spice 2.8 · Nutty 2.2 · Herbaceous 1.1 · Earthy 0.9 · Salinity 0.7 · Sourness 0.7 · Umami 0.7 · Bitterness 0.7
What's in it (5)
- 2 cups fresh coconut, cut into small chunks
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Time & effort: about 34 min (24 min active) · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 323.9 kcal, 4.6 g protein, 21.5 g fat, 31.9 g carbs
Dietary: Vegan — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (2 steps)
- Combine coconut chunks, brown sugar, ginger, and water in a heavy-bottomed pot and cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until the sugar crystallizes and coats every piece of coconut.
- Add vanilla, then drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto greased parchment and allow to cool and harden completely.
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- Pryanik (Пряник) — Russian
- Sujeonggwa (Cinnamon and Ginger Punch with Dried Persimmon) — Korean
- Gizzada — Jamaican
- Sbiten (Сбитень) — Russian
- Sweet Potato Pie — Southern
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.