Easy Fruited Lamb Chops

Ingredients

• 4 lamb loin chops, about 1 inch thick
• fresh ground black pepper, to taste
• coarse salt, to taste
• 6 teaspoons red currant jam or blackberry jam
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. 2

   Spray a 1.5-qt. casserole dish with cooking spray.

3. 3

   Salt and pepper one side of chops, to taste.

4. 4

   Place chops in prepared dish, seasoned side down and with the thick rib toward the center.

5. 5

   Season the other side of the chops to taste.

6. 6

   Spread about 1 1/2 tsp of jam on each chop. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar.

7. 7

   Bake, uncovered, to desired doneness, about 25 minutes for rare. Add additional time if you like your chops cooked more.

8. 8

   Let rest for about 10 minutes before serving. Spoon vinegar & juices from pan over chops when serving.