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["Cut lamb into 2-3 in pieces.", "Soak prunes in water for 1-2 hours & remove pits.", "Peel & core the pear & cut into wedges.", "Melt butter in a pan over low heat & add the lamb.", "Saute over low heat for 5 minutes.", "Add cinnamon, water & sugar & mix well.", "Increase heat to mod & cook for approx 45 minutes or till the lamb is tender to a fork.", "The sauce will become darker.", "Drain prunes & add them to the lamb w/the raisins, almonds & pear.", "Simmer for a further 15 minutes, remove the pan from heat & stir in the orange blossom water.", "(See note below).", "NOTES: ""Normally served at room temp w/rice, salad & bread, this sweet lamb dish is eaten after a dy of fasting during the Muslim holy celebration of Ramadhan.", "It's cooked w/o salt to prevent thirst the next dy for those fasting -- something that can be important in hot desert areas.", """.", """Orange blossom water is distilled water containing the essential oils of the orange blossom.", "It adds a hint of a citrus scent to foods & compliments the flavor.", "It is used in many lamb dishes, desserts & is perfect for fruit.", "A little goes a long way, so add it a few drops at a time to determine how much you like.", "It can be found at farmers markets, specialty food stores & Middle Eastern grocers.", """."]
