Apricot and Almond Crusty Lamb

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

1 rack of lamb (approx. 8 chops)
6 1/2 ounces (200 g) dried apricots, finely chopped
1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
1/2 cup ground almonds
2 teaspoons dried rosemary
1 egg, lightly beaten

Microwave Method:

1. Mix together apricots, breadcrumbs, ground almonds, rosemary and egg.
2. Press apricot crust on top of lamb.
3. Place on a rack. Cook for 25-30 minutes on MEDIUM. Allow to stand 10 minutes before carving.

Convection Microwave Method:

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (160 degrees C).
2. Mix together apricots, breadcrumbs, ground almonds, rosemary and egg.
3. Press apricot crust on top of lamb.
4. Place on Low Rack. Cook on HIGH MIX/ROAST for 20 minutes (medium) or 25 minutes (well done).