Roast Lamb with Marionberry-Pecan Crust

Name: Roast Lamb with Marionberry-Pecan Crust
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 racks well-trimmed racks of lamb; 6 tablespoons marionberry or boysenberry jam; ¼ cup Dijon mustard; ¾ cup finely chopped pecans; 6 tablespoons minced fresh Italian parsley; ¾ cup fresh breadcrumbs; 4 tablespoons butter; melted

Succulent racks of lamb coated with a sweet-savory mixture of marionberry jam and Dijon mustard, then topped with a crunchy pecan and breadcrumb crust. Perfect for a special occasion dinner.

6 servings

45 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•2 racks well-trimmed racks of lamb
•6 tablespoons marionberry or boysenberry jam
•¼ cup Dijon mustard
•¾ cup finely chopped pecans
•6 tablespoons minced fresh Italian parsley
•¾ cup fresh breadcrumbs
•4 tablespoons butter
•melted

Cooking Instructions

1.
Preheat oven to 425°F. Sprinkle lamb with salt and pepper. Combine jam and Dijon mustard in small bowl; whisk to blend. Mix pecans, Italian parsley, and fresh breadcrumbs in another small bowl to blend. Spread half of mustard glaze over rounded side of each lamb rack. Pat half of breadcrumb mixture over mustard glaze on each. Drizzle each with 2 tablespoons melted butter. Transfer lamb to large rimmed baking sheet. Roast until breadcrumb topping is golden and thermometer inserted into lamb registers 130°F for medium-rare, about 30 minutes. Cut racks between bones into individual chps and serve.
45 min