This recipe for lamb shanks combines uses wonderful spices and dried fruits. The spices are reminiscent of Moroccan cuisine, where they eat quite a bit of lamb.
Roll the lamb shanks in flour seasoned with salt and pepper. Place the meat in a baking dish large enough so they are mot piled on top of each other. Cover tightly and bake at 350°F until the meat is tender, 1 1/2 - 2 hours. Drain off the fat.
Combine the water, prunes, apricots, honey, cinnamon, allspice, cloves, lemon juice, lemon peel and salt. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes. Pour the fruit mixture over and around the lamb shanks.