Recipe Details

Summary

Name: Easter Roast Lamb With Apple Tartlets

Category: Easter

The traditional Easter fare for the family get-together. Choose succulent roast

lamb with the first new potatoes for a truly enjoyable feast.

Joint of lamb (leg or shoulder)

Salt

Gravy from half a pint (285ml) stock or vegetable water, 1 tbsp. Flour and

freshly ground black pepper

Place lamb in roasting dish and lightly prick surface fat all over with fork Rub

fat over with salt Roast joint for 25 minutes per lb (450g) plus 25mins at

325F, Gas Mark 3, 170C Transfer to hot platter, cover with foil and stand for

10-15mins Make gravy by tilting roasting tin, strain off excess fat, then stir

flour into remaining fruit juices

Brown lightly over medium heat, stirring often, then after cooling blend in

stock or vegetable water Stir over gentle heat till smooth; bring to boil then

season the gravy with salt and pepper