Lamb Tajine with Caramelized Apples

Yesterday, I hardly had any vegetables except for fruits. So I had to work with what I've got- Apples- and try making a caramelized apples lamb tajine. I was thoroughly satisfied with the results. This tajine is a perfect blend of salty lamb and sweet fruits. I served it with crusty bread to mop up the thick syrupy sauce, but it can be served on a bed of fluffly couscous or rice.


What You Need:

1 pound lamb (cut into bite sized pieces)
3 Tbsp olive oil
2 onions finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tsp ground turmeric
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1 large pinch of saffron
1-2 cups beef stock or warm water

Ingredients for the Apples:

3 medium apples (any kind), peeled and quartered. DO NOT throw away the skin, we will use it for garnishing.
1/4 cup sugar
1 Tbsp cinnamon
2 Tbsp butter

What To Do:

1. In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions, garlic, meat, and all the spices. Mix well. Cover the pan and let the meat cook for 8-10 min or until thoroughly brown.
2. Pour enough warm water or beef stock (about (2 cups) to cover the meat. Cover the pan and simmer gently for 1 hour or until meat is tender. Check on the level of sauce from time to time. Add some more water if necessary.

Preparing the Apples:

1. In another pan, add the butter, apples, cinnamon, sugar, and cover with some of the meat sauce. Cook on medium heat for 20 min or until apples are tender.
2. In a pan, drizzle oil and fry the apples skins until golden. Drain excess oil.
   

After the meat is cooked and apples are caramelized, serve the meat and apples garnished with the apple skins.

Enjoy!

Lamb Tajine with Caramelized Apples