Coconut Drops - cooking recipe

Ingredients

16 ounces water
2 cups unsweetened flaked coconut (use what you have)
1 tablespoon ginger, finely grated (more if you want)
2 cups brown sugar
1/2 cup pecans, coarsly chopped (or any nut you want)

Preparation

If you don't have silpat, butter a cookie sheet.
Bring the water to a boil in a heavy saucepan and add the coconut and ginger.
Reduce heat and cook for 15 minutes.
Gradually add the sugar, stirring to disolve.
Cook over a high heat, stirring frequently, until it is thick and sticky (120C /236F on a candy thermometer). This will take about 20-30 minutes.
To test for doneness, drop a little of the mix into a glass of cold water. If it turns into a ball, it is done.
Turn off the heat and stir in the nuts.
Drop by teaspoon onto your baking sheet and let the candy cool.
Makes about 20 large candies.