Maple Glazed Leg Of Australian Lamb

• AUSTRALIAN LAMB
• t Australian lamb leg, bone in 4 shallots, sliced
• t sprigs thyme
• t/4 cup pure maple syrup
• t/4 cup lemon juice
• t tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• PEAR AND CRANBERRY CHUTNEY
• t spring onions, sliced
• t pears, peeled and diced
• t/4 cup brown sugar
• t/2 cup cranberries
• t/2 cup cranberry juice
• t tablespoons red wine vinegar
• t cinnamon stick
• t tablespoons coarsely grated orange zest
• SQUASH PUREE
• t pounds kabucha or butternut squash, peeled and diced
• t/3 - 1/2 cup buttermilk
• t/2 teaspoon nutmeg butter, optional
• treshly ground pepper, to taste

1. 1.trim lamb of visible fat and cut 4 deep slashes down the flesh side. Divide shallots and thyme into the slashes.
2. 2.tombine maple syrup, lemon juice and balsamic vinegar. Brush half over the lamb and into the slashes. Reserve remaining mixture for basting. Allow flavors to infuse for 2-3 hours or overnight.
3. 3.to prepare the pear and cranberry chutney, combine all ingredients in large saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until mixture thickens, about 15-20 minutes. This can be prepared the day before and served warm or cold with the lamb.
4. 4.thile bringing the lamb to room temperature, preheat oven to 350u0b0F. Place lamb in a roasting pan and cook for 1 hour 45 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 130-135u0b0F for medium rare. Baste with reserved marinade 3-4 times during cooking. Transfer to a warm dish, cover with foil and allow to stand 10-15 minutes before slicing.
5. 5.then lamb is nearly cooked, prepare the puree. Place diced squash in pan of cold, salted water. Bring to a boil and heat until tender. Drain and mash, season to taste with pepper, nutmeg, and (optional) butter.
6. To serve, carve lamb and arrange on a warmed platter with chutney and puree. If desired, drizzle lamb with additional maple syrup and lemon juice.

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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/maple-glazed-leg-of-australian-lamb-1251326 (may not work)