Maple leg of Lamb Recipe

Name: Maple leg of Lamb
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 3 min
Total time: 18 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 fresh semi-boneless leg of lamb; 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 150 mL ( cup) maple syrup; 60 mL (¼ cup) water; 30 mL (2 tbsp.) brown sugar; 45 mL (3 tbsp.) grated fresh gingerroot; 2 to 3 star anise seeds, crushed (optional); Whole peppercorns to taste

Ingredients

1 fresh semi-boneless leg of lamb
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
150 mL ( cup) maple syrup
60 mL (¼ cup) water
30 mL (2 tbsp.) brown sugar
45 mL (3 tbsp.) grated fresh gingerroot
2 to 3 star anise seeds, crushed (optional)
Whole peppercorns to taste

PREP TIME 15m	COOK TIME 3m	TOTAL TIME 18m
YIELD 4 servings

Instructions

Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
Make incisions in the leg of lamb and insert garlic slices.
Reserve.
In a bowl, combine maple syrup, water, brown sugar, ginger, star anise and peppercorns.
Place leg of lamb in an ovenproof dish and pour maple mixture over top.
Roast lamb uncovered for 30 minutes.
Reduce oven temperature to 160°C (325°F) and continue roasting for 2 to 2-1/2 hours, or until a meat thermometer reads 60°C (140°).
Baste lamb frequently with pan juices during cooking.
Remove lamb from oven and cover with aluminum foil.
Allow to sit for 10 minutes before carving.
Serve leg of lamb with an assortment of root vegetables.