Herb-Roasted Lamb with Charoset Glaze

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-29 · Updated 2026-04-29

Tender lamb leg roasted with aromatic herbs, served with a sweet and spiced charoset glaze inspired by traditional Passover flavors. This middle eastern-inspired passover ready in about 100 minutes pairs bone-in lamb leg, olive oil, fresh rosemary, chopped for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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 lbs bone-in lamb leg
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup apples, peeled and finely chopped
• 1/4 cup red wine
• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/3 cup ground walnuts
• 2 tbsp honey

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 375°F. In a small bowl, combine 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp chopped rosemary, 1 tbsp chopped thyme, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper to create a herb paste. Rub this mixture all over the 3 lbs bone-in lamb leg until fully coated.
2. Step 2: Place the lamb on a roasting rack in a shallow pan and roast in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 135°F for medium-rare, basting occasionally with pan juices.
3. Step 3: While the lamb roasts, prepare the charoset glaze: In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup finely chopped peeled apples, 1/4 cup red wine, 2 tbsp red wine vinegar, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/3 cup ground walnuts, and 2 tbsp honey. Cook over medium heat for 8-10 minutes, stirring frequently, until the apples soften and the mixture thickens into a glaze.
4. Step 4: When the lamb is done roasting, remove it from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes. Brush the charoset glaze generously over the lamb before slicing and serving.