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.