Lamb Stew, Moroccan

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
• 3 pounds lamb stew, cubed
• 3 cups beef broth
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 1 tablespoon lemon peel
• 1 cup pitted prunes
• 1 cup whole blanched almonds