Trinidad Toolum

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This is a traditional trinidadian sweet that used to be popular with children. It's still available from select stores but it's now more of a specialty item. Haven't made this in years but now that i have a child it's time to dust off this recipe.

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Steps

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Cook sugar in a heavy aluminum or iron pot and stir until it liquefies.

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Mix the shredded coconut in with the sugar and stir until well blended.

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Stir occasionally until liquid reddens.

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Add molasses , dried orange peel and ginger.

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Stir to blend and when the mixture starts to rise and fall , stir briskly and keep stirring until it leaves the side of the pot.

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Remove from the heat and drop by table spoon onto a lightly greased tray or dish.

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Shape into balls.

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Remove when firm and store in airtight containers', serving size is a wild guess as i don't remember how much this recipe produces ! same with cooking time"]".

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Ingredients

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brown sugar, coconut, molasses, dried orange peel, gingerroot, butter