caribbean recipes Archives - Spice Island Cooking https://spiceislandcooking.com/tag/caribbean-recipes/ Grenadian Cooking, Grenadian Baking Mon, 03 Feb 2025 19:03:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://i0.wp.com/spiceislandcooking.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/SPICE-ISLAND-COOKING-fav-1.jpg?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 caribbean recipes Archives - Spice Island Cooking https://spiceislandcooking.com/tag/caribbean-recipes/ 32 32 194886338 Cherry Coconut Cake https://spiceislandcooking.com/cherry-coconut-cake/ https://spiceislandcooking.com/cherry-coconut-cake/#respond Mon, 03 Feb 2025 19:00:31 +0000 https://spiceislandcooking.com/?p=224551 This delicious Cherry Coconut Cake recipe is the perfect addition to your...

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This delicious Cherry Coconut Cake recipe is the perfect addition to your cake list for the holidays. Simple and easy to make, it will have you going back for more.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gR0QFLrLk2I

Ingredients

  • 2 cups self rising flour
  • 250 grams (8 ounces ) margarine or butter, softened (not too soft)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup buttermilk/ coconut milk
  • 4 eggs
  • 3/4 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tablespoon coconut extract
  • 1/4 cup shredded coconut
  • 1/4 cup cherry
  • 1/2 teaspoon lime juice (optional)

Instructions

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees
  • in a mixing bowl, add butter and sugar and cream until light and fluffy.
  • add in eggs, one at a time mixing well after each addition. next go in with the vanilla and coconut extracts.
  • mix. gently fold in the flour until just combined. add in the cherries and the coconut and fold in gently.
  • place batter in prepared pan (i used 4 inch cake molds) and place in oven to bake until a skewer inserted comes out clean (30-35 minutes)
  • allow to cool completely in the molds before removing.
  • cut and enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gR0QFLrLk2I

Now that you have tried this delicious Cherry Coconut Cake recipe? here are some similar ones to try.

Coconut Drops

Coconut Ginger Fudge

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Grenadian Peanut Butter Snow Ice https://spiceislandcooking.com/grenadian-peanut-butter-snow-ice/ Sat, 06 Apr 2024 20:53:01 +0000 https://spiceislandcooking.com/?p=224420 Grenadian Peanut Butter Snow Ice is one of Grenada’s popular snack/dessert that...

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Grenadian Peanut Butter Snow Ice is one of Grenada’s popular snack/dessert that you can find at break time, lunch and afternoon (in schools especially primary schools). Snow ice is usually made in many different flavours and is perfect for hot days.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9K9uVTCVYk

Ingredients

  • 1 tin sweetened condensed milk (as shown in video)
  • 1 tin evaporated milk
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 heaping tablespoons peanut butter (more can be added if desired)
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • a pinch of ground clove (1/8 teaspoon)
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
  • a pinch of salt
  • small or medium sized plastic bags

Instructions

  • in a medium sized pot on medium high heat, add evaporated milk, peanut butter, and salt. stir until peanut butter is melted .
  • remove from heat, add condensed milk, water and essence. mix thoroughly and allow to cool completely
  • once cooled, place mixture into bags (1/4 cup at a time or more if desiring of a bigger snow ice). place in freezer preferably overnight or at least 8 hours before enjoying.
  • have fun!

Now that you have tried this Grenadian Peanut Butter Snow Ice recipe, here are some similar ones to try.

Grenadian Custard Snow Ice

Traditional Grenadian Ginger Beer

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Sorrel Jam and Jelly https://spiceislandcooking.com/sorrel-jam-and-jelly/ Sun, 29 Oct 2023 00:50:48 +0000 https://spiceislandcooking.com/?p=1437 This delicious combo of Sorrel Jam and Jelly is perfect to add...

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This delicious combo of Sorrel Jam and Jelly is perfect to add to your list of favourite jams and jellies. It’s flavourful and festive and is a nice addition to your Christmas breakfast menu.

https://youtu.be/eHdPzeDD_pU

Ingredients for the jam

  • 2 cups of sorrel pulp
  • 2 cups sorrel concentrate (may use less)
  • 1 1/2 – 2 cups of sugar (sweetness based on preference)
  • a pinch of salt to balance to flavour

Instructions

  • in a ninja or high powered blender, add pulp and some of the sorrel concentrate a little a time and pulse until a smooth think paste is formed.
  • place a large skillet on medium low heat and add paste, sugar and salt. stir until dissolved.
  • allow past to simmer for roughly 20 minutes then remove from heat and allow to cool before transferring to a jar.

Ingredients for jelly

  • 4 cups of sorrel concentrate
  • 2 – 2 1/2 cups sugar
  • a pinch of salt

Instructions

  • in a large skillet, add concentrate, sugar and salt. give it a good stir. allow to boil until it has reduced to by half. lower the heat and be sure to keep a close eye on the jelly. once you start the feel the pull of the jelly it’s ready.
  • remove from heat and allow to cool before transferring to a jar.

N.B This can be stored in your fridge for months without going bad once closed tightly.

Refrigerate to keep it nice and fresh. the longer it sits the more flavourful it becomes.

https://youtu.be/eHdPzeDD_pU

Now that you have tried this delicious Sorrel Jam and Jelly recipe, here are some similar ones to try.

Sorrel Fruit Cake

Sorrel Drink

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