Lahm lhalou (Sweet Meat)

Ingredients

 * 2 lb Lamb, boneless - 3/4" cubes
 * 1 cinnamon stick - 3"
 * 1/2 tsp salt
 * 1 cup water
 * 2 tsp oil
 * 2 tsp orange juice
 * 1/3 cup Almonds, blanched
 * 1 - 1/2 cup Prunes, pitted
 * 2/3 cup Sugar

Directions
1) Sprinkle Lamb with salt. Cook Lamb in medium saucepan in oil, 1/2 at a time until lightly browned.

2) Remove Lamb, reserve.

3) Add almonds, Sugar, cinnamon stick to pan drippings. Stir well - add water and orange juice.

4) Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.

5) Add Lamb, cover, simmer 1 hour or until tender. Stir in prunes 15 minutes prior to end of cooking.

6) Remove cinnamon stick before serving.