Lamb Apple Bake

Even though I had stuff simmering on the stove all day as I worked on learning to make home-made chicken stock, I still found my way back to the kitchen for dinner. For Monday night, another experiment...

Lamb Apple Bake
a Jennifer original

2 shoulder lamb chops
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp sage
olive oil
1 Granny Smith apple
1 TBSP molasses
1 TBSP flour
2/3 cup hot water
2 tsp cider vinegar
1 TBSP butter

Season the chops with the salt and sage. Film the bottom of a skillet with olive oil and brown the chops over medium heat. Remove chops to a shallow baking pan. Cover with slices of apple and drizzle with molasses.

Add flour to the drippings and cook until brown, stirring occasionally. Gradually add water and stir until smooth. Bring to boil. Stir in vinegar, dash of salt. Remove from heat and thicken with butter. Pour mixture over chops. Cover the entire dish with foil, and cook in a 300 degree oven for 25 minutes.