"Feel free to sub the lamb with ground meat of your choice...."
INGREDIENTS
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FOR THE CHERRY SAUCE
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 shallot, chopped (or 2 tablespoons diced red onion)
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1 cup dried cherries
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3 teaspoons honey
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splash of Brandy (optional)
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1/2 lemon, juiced
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1/2 cup water
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1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
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1 tablespoon minced fresh mint
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salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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For the Meatballs
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1 pound ground lamb
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1/4 cup sparkling water
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
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1/2 teaspoon cloves
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1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon cumin
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1/2 teaspoon allspice
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salt and pepper to taste
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3 tablespoons olive oil