Tamarind Balls (Caribbean Candy)
Sweet, sour, and spicy Caribbean tamarind balls — a nostalgic island candy loved by all ages across the Caribbean.
⏱️ Prep: 30 min🔥 Cook: 0 min👥 Serves 20📊 Easy
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🥘 Ingredients
- •1 lb tamarind pulp (seeds removed)
- •1½ cups brown sugar
- •1 tsp salt
- •½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- •Extra sugar for rolling
📝 Instructions
- 1Remove tamarind from shells and pull out seeds and stringy fibers.
- 2Mix pulp with brown sugar, salt, and cayenne pepper in a bowl.
- 3Knead the mixture until sugar is fully incorporated.
- 4Roll into 1-inch balls between your palms.
- 5Roll each ball in granulated sugar to coat.
- 6Let set for 30 minutes before serving.
- 7Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
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