Lamb Tagine

Ingredients

• • 2 lbs (1 kg) lamb shoulder, cubed
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) almond butter
  • 2 teaspoons (10 ml) ground ras-el-hanout (see note)
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) ground fennel seeds
  • 1 cup (250 ml) black tea infusion (such as Earl Grey or other)
  • 2 cups (500 ml) chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) dried apricots, halved
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) dried black mission figs, halved
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) dried cranberries
  • 1 cinnamon stick