Baked Herb-Roasted Lamb with Charoset Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-29 · Updated 2026-04-29

Tender lamb leg roasted with fresh herbs and glazed with a sweet, spiced charoset mixture inspired by Passover traditions. This Middle Eastern-inspired Passover recipe, ready in about 95 minutes, pairs bone-in lamb leg, fresh rosemary, chopped, fresh thyme, chopped for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 3 pounds bone-in lamb leg
• 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 medium apple, peeled and grated
• 1/4 cup red wine
• 1/4 cup walnuts, finely chopped
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 tbsp honey

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. In a small bowl, combine 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, 2 tbsp fresh thyme, 4 minced garlic cloves, 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper to make a herb paste. Rub this mixture evenly all over the 3-pound bone-in lamb leg.
2. Step 2: Place the lamb leg on a roasting rack in a baking pan. Roast for 1 hour and 15 minutes, basting with pan juices every 20 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 135°F for medium-rare.
3. Step 3: While the lamb roasts, prepare the glaze by mixing 1 medium peeled and grated apple, 1/4 cup red wine, 1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, and 2 tbsp honey in a small saucepan. Simmer over low heat for 8-10 minutes until the glaze thickens and becomes syrupy.
4. Step 4: Remove the lamb from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes. Brush the charoset glaze generously over the lamb before slicing. Serve warm.