Turkish Stuffed Grape Leaves with Cherries

Method

1. Blanch the grape leaves in boiling water for 1 minute, then drain.
2. In a bowl, combine ground lamb, rice, chopped onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and allspice.
3. Place a spoonful of the mixture in the center of each grape leaf and roll tightly.
4. In a pot, heat olive oil, add the rolled grape leaves, and pour in tomato paste, water, and cherries.
5. Simmer for 40 minutes.
6. Stir in apricot jam and serve warm.
7. Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.