method
1. Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F) Gas mark 5
2. Put the grated orange rind and juice in a roasting tin with half the mixed herbs and one of the cloves of crushed garlic.
3. Pour over the water and wine mixture.
4. Next stuff the lamb. in a large bowl, mix together the grated rind of 1 orange, the remaining herbs and crushed garlic, mash in the margarine, breadcrumbs, 3 tablespoons of stock (bouillon), apricots, nuts, chopped orange, parsley and seasoning.
5. Fill the lamb cavity with this mixture and then tie up at 25 mm (1 inch) intervals, using a skewer to fasten the end and keep in the stuffing.
6. Place in the pan and pour over all the remaining stock (bouillon).
7. Roast for 1 1/2 hours, until crispy on the outside and pink inside.
8. Leave to sit for 10 minutes before transferring to a carving board.
9. Make the gravy by boiling up the juices in the pan and scraping them around. Stir in the cornflour (cornstarch) and bring to the boil until thick and clear.
10. Serve with the carved lamb.
serving amount
serves 8
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