A stunning, circular crown roast of lamb stands at the center of a large white plate, its ribs glistening, stuffed with golden-brown Apple-Cranberry Stuffing. Around the crown, vibrant green brussels sprouts, glazed in honey, glisten like tiny baubles, while fresh sprigs of rosemary and cranberries scattered on top add festive pops of colour.

Crown Roast of Lamb with Honey-Glazed Brussel Sprouts and Apple-Cranberry Stuffing

Name: Crown Roast of Lamb with Honey-Glazed Brussel Sprouts and Apple-Cranberry Stuffing
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 racks 2 racks of lamb frenched and formed into a crown (around 16 ribs in total); 1 lb brussels sprouts halved; 3 apples cored and chopped; 1 cup cranberries fresh or dried; ½ cup honey; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 small onion finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic minced; 2 cups chicken stock; to taste Salt and pepper; for garnish Fresh rosemary sprigs

Festive lamb roast with flavorful accompaniments.

Category Main Course

Prep 30 minutes

Cook 90 minutes

Style American

Technique Roasting

Diet Friendly High-Protein

Daily recipe · December 24, 2025

A little about this dish

For an unforgettable Christmas Eve dinner, let's whisk up a spectacular centerpiece, the Crown Roast of Lamb, dressed up with a side of Honey-Glazed Brussel Sprouts, and an iconic Apple-Cranberry Stuffing. Our key ingredients here are free-range lamb, vibrant brussels sprouts, fresh apples and ripe cranberries. Their rich flavors, combined with aromatic herbs and spices, make a delightful explosion of Christmas spirit on the palate.

Ingredients (for 8)

2 racks of lamb — 2 racks — frenched and formed into a crown (around 16 ribs in total)
Brussels sprouts — 1 lb — halved
Apples — 3 — cored and chopped
Cranberries — 1 cup — fresh or dried
Honey — ½ cup
Olive oil — 2 tablespoons
Small onion — 1 — finely chopped
Garlic — 2 cloves — minced
Chicken stock — 2 cups
Salt and pepper — to taste
Fresh rosemary sprigs — for garnish

Preparation

Step 1 — ⏲️🔥↗️

Preheat your oven to 375°F.
Step 2 — 🍳🧅🔥

Heat olive oil in a large skillet, add onions and garlic, and sauté until they soften.
Step 3 — 🍏🍒🥘

To the skillet, add apples and cranberries. Sauté for 2-3 minutes, then stir in chicken stock and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
Step 4 — 🍖🧂🍽️

Season the crown roast of lamb generously with salt and pepper and place it on a roasting tray.
Step 5 — 🍖🍏🍒🔥

Stuff the center of the lamb with the apple-cranberry stuffing. Transfer the tray to the oven and roast for 1.5 hours, until the internal temperature reaches 135°F for medium-rare.
Step 6 — 🥬🍯🔥

While the lamb is roasting, toss brussels sprouts in honey and roast in the oven for 20 minutes, until they are caramelized and crispy.
Step 7 — 🍖⏲️⚔️

Remove the lamb from oven and let it rest for 15 minutes before slicing.
Step 8 — 🍖🍽️🌱

Serve the roast on a large plate, accompanied by the honey-glazed brussels sprouts and a garnish of fresh rosemary.

A final fox tip

Fun Fact: The 'Crown Roast of Lamb' gets its name from the formation of the ribs into a crown shape. It's a traditional centerpiece for a holiday meal and truly fit for a king! Feel free to experiment with different varieties of stuffing or roasting vegetables to suit your taste. Children can help by mixing the stuffing or arranging the brussels sprouts around the roast.