Jamaican Peanut Drops

Peanut drops are a very popular Jamaican snack. You will find it in most households. It is not just flavorful but is also quite easy to make. Once you try it out, I bet you won't be able to keep your hands off it. It is particularly perfect for someone who has a sweet tooth.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Jamaican

Keyword: Jamaican peanut drops

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 45

Servings:

Calories: 204kcal

Equipment

1 saucepan

Ingredients

1 cup raw peanut
1/2 cup organic cane sugar
1/4 teaspoon pink Himalayan salt
2 cups water
1/2 inch fresh ginger grated
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract or flavoring

Instructions

In a saucepan, add raw peanuts, organic cane sugar, Himalayan salt, and water.
Place the saucepan on high heat and bring it to a boil. Stir occasionally so that the sugar dissolves completely.
Boil the mixture for 5 minutes on high heat.
Once the mixture starts to boil, add ginger, vanilla extracts, and ground cinnamon.
Let the mixture simmer for 30 minutes. Make sure to stick the mixture occasionally.
Once the mixture gets thick and about 3/4th of the water is evaporated, reduce the heat to medium and continue to stir until the mixture thickens up and the peanuts are covered in caramelized sugar.
Once you achieve this consistency, remove the pan from heat and place about 3 to 4 tablespoons of mixture on a parchment-lined baking tray.
Let these drops cool down at room temperature.

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