Triple-Crown Roast of Lamb with a Jewelled Fruit Stuffing and Minted Red Wine Sauce

A majestic crown roast of lamb filled with spiced fruit stuffing, served with a rich minted red wine sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1062.6 kcals 4250.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 41.4 grams 165.6 grams
Fat 71.3 grams 285.2 grams
Protein 62.2 grams 248.8 grams
Cook Time
60 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
Fruits
1
piece
Pear
Peeled, cored and chopped
150
g
Apricots
Dried, quartered
75
g
75
g
Cranberries
Dried, sweetened
1
piece
Orange
Zest only
1
piece
Lemon
Zest only
GrainsCereals
Liquids
150
ml
150
ml
Lamb Stock
Or water
Meat
3
piece
Rack Of Lamb
Best end, French trimmed
NutsSeeds
50
g
Almonds
Flaked
1
tsp
Cumin
Ground
1
tsp
Coriander
Ground
0.25
tsp
0.5
tsp
Cinnamon
Ground
2
piece
Garlic
Crushed cloves
1
bunch
Parsley
Fresh, chopped
1
tbsp
Thyme
Fresh, chopped
1
piece
Sea Salt
To taste
1
piece
Black Pepper
Freshly ground, to taste
1
tbsp
Mint
Fresh, chopped leaves
OilsFats
3
tbsp
Vegetables
1
piece
Onion
Finely chopped

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  • Fry the onion in oil for five minutes, then toast the almonds for two minutes.
  • Stir in spices, pear, garlic, dried fruits, and zests over medium heat for two minutes.
  • Add herbs, season with salt and pepper, and set aside to cool.
  • Season the lamb racks with salt and pepper.
  • Tie the ribs together at three points using kitchen string to form a crown.
  • Fill the center with stuffing and cover the top and bone ends with foil.
  • Roast for 45 minutes for pink lamb or an extra 15 minutes for medium.
  • Transfer the lamb to a platter and rest for 15 minutes under foil.
  • Discard excess fat from the tin and cook flour in the remaining fat.
  • Whisk in red wine and 150ml of stock or water, then add mint and simmer.
  • Strain the sauce and serve with sliced lamb chops and stuffing.