Madly Appealing Coconut Clusters - shredded coconut

Method

• Combine coconut, sugar, ghee and water in a pan and cook over medium heat. Stir continuously until the mixture leaves the sides and comes together to form a loose ball. Mix in lemon juice and zest. Measure out 1 tablespoon portions into cupcake liners. Work rapidly. These will harden as they cool. Leftovers, although unlikely (!) can be stored in an airtight container for 2-3 days at room temperature.
• Crushed cardamom and nuts are traditional flavorings. You can experiment with any combination of citrus, ginger, vanilla, cinnamon, rose/ almond extract or even stir in some chocolate chips.
• For delicious homemade ghee...Melt a few sticks of sweet cream unsalted butter in a deep saucepan on medium heat. Cook until the milk solids rise to the top and start to turn a lovely shade of amber around the edges. Finished ghee will smell wonderfully nutty. Strain and store in a glass jar at room temperature.