Spicy Lambshanks
4 lamb shanks
Salt, pepper, flour
1 cup water
1 cup cooked prunes, pitted
1 cup cooked dried apricots
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. allspice
1/4 tsp. cloves
1/4 tsp. salt
3 Tbsp. vinegar
Season the meat with salt and pepper. Dredge with flour and place in greased baking dish. Cover and bake at 350 F. until meat is tender (1-3/4 to 2 hours). Combine remaining ingredients, heat to boiling then simmer for 5 minutes. Drain most of the fat from the shanks, pour fruit mixture over all, cover dish and bake at 400 F. about 30 minutes. Serves 3 or 4 depending on size of shanks and appetites.
