Latin Lamb With Fruit

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 50 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 lamb loin chops (1 1/2-inch-thick)
• 2 teaspoons butter
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 cup dried apricot, halved
• 3/4 cup golden raisin
• 1/2 cup slivered almonds
• 3 cups orange juice
• 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh gingerroot
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• avocado (to garnish)

Recipe

• 1 in a large heavy skillet, melt butter with olive oil over medium-high heat and quickly brown chops on both sides.
• 2 remove chops to a deep casserole dish with a lid, mix together all other ingredients and add to casserole dish.
• 3 cover and bake at 350 degrees oven for 45 minutes, until lamb is tender.
• 4 dish may be uncovered for the last 10 to 15 minutes.
• 5 serve chops with hot cooked rice, sliced avocado, and the fruited pan juices.