Jamaican Tamarind Balls

A natural snack, Jamaican Tamarind Balls are a mix of sweet and tangy and offer up a welcomed treat for the young and young at heart alike.

Here’s how you can make it yourself in the comfort of your own home.

Ingredients

• 1 lb tamarind ,shelled
• 1 /2 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper 
• 1 tbsp rum

Directions

• Place the Tamarind in a bowl with 1/2 cup granulated sugar , brown sugar,cayenne,and rum, mix together for a dough.
• Divide tamarind dough into 30 pieces. Roll each piece into a ball.
• Roll each ball into the reserve granulated sugar. Store Tamarind balls in a clean glass jar. 

Serve and enjoy!