Ginger-apple Lamb Chops

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 boneless lamb loin chops (1 inch thick and 8 oz. each)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 (21 ounce) can apple pie filling
• 12 gingersnaps, crumbled
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 cups unsweetened apple juice

Recipe

• 1 cut a pocket in each lamb chop. sprinkle with salt and pepper. in a large skillet, brown chops in oil on both sides. cool for 5 minutes.
• 2 combine the pie filling and gingersnaps; stuff some of the mixture into the pocket of each lamb chop. set the remaining mixture aside. secure lamb with toothpicks. place in a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. cover and bake at 350f for 25 - 30 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees. discard toothpicks.
• 3 in a small saucepan, combine cornstarch and apple juice until smooth. stir in the reserved pie filling mixture. bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. serve over lamb chops.