• 8 lamb loin chops, about 1/4 lb. each, 1 inch thick, trimmed
• 3 ripe nectarines, pitted and sliced
• 1/2 tsp. dried rosemary, crushed or 2 tsp. fresh, chopped
• 2 tsp. sugar
• 1/2 cup white grape juice
• 1 Tbs. water
• 2 tsp. cornstarch

Prepare grill or turn on broiler. Season chops with salt and pepper to taste. Grill or broil 4 inch from heat source 5-6 minutes per side, or to desired doneness. Meanwhile, bring next 4 ingredients to a boil in a nonreactive saucepan over medium-high heat. Combine water and cornstarch in a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Shake well and stir into nectarine mixture. Stir over heat 1-2 minutes until mixture is thickened and bubbly. Continue to cook and stir 2 minutes more. Serve chops with nectarine sauce.

Per serving: calories 843, fat 65.2g, 70% calories from fat, cholesterol 179mg, protein 40.8g, carbohydrates 22.6g, fiber 2.1g, sugar 19.0g, sodium 137mg, diet points 22.4.

Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.0, Vegetable: 0.0, Fruit: 1.3, Bread: 0.1, Lean meat: 5.6, Fat: 9.9, Sugar: 0.1, Very lean meat protein: 0.0

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The recommended wines are: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, or Burgundy.