Celebration Spiced Baked Ham with Orange and Marmalade Glaze
Transform your holiday table with this Celebration Spiced Baked Ham with Orange and Marmalade Glaze—a show-stopping centerpiece that’s as delicious as it is beautiful. This recipe combines the smoky richness of a bone-in ham with a warm, aromatic spice blend of cinnamon, allspice, and cloves. The glaze, made with sweet orange marmalade, tangy fresh orange juice, and a hint of Dijon mustard, caramelizes to a glossy, irresistible finish. Scored in a diamond pattern and studded with whole cloves, the ham is baked to perfection with a tender, juicy interior and a sticky, spiced citrus crust. With just 20 minutes of prep time, this festive dish is ideal for feeding a crowd, making it the ultimate choice for celebrations, holiday dinners, or any special occasion.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 piece Bone-in fully cooked ham (about 8-10 lbs)
- 40 pieces Whole cloves
- 1 cup Brown sugar
- 1 cup Orange marmalade
- 0.5 cup Fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground allspice
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cloves
- 1 cup Water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Place the ham flat-side down on a large roasting pan lined with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
Using a sharp knife, score the surface of the ham in a diamond pattern, cutting about 1/4 inch deep. Insert a whole clove into the center of each diamond.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the brown sugar, orange marmalade, orange juice, Dijon mustard, ground cinnamon, ground allspice, and ground cloves. Cook while stirring until the mixture becomes smooth and slightly thickened, about 5-7 minutes. Set the glaze aside.
Pour 1 cup of water into the bottom of the roasting pan to prevent the ham from drying out. Cover the ham loosely with aluminum foil and bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes.
After the initial baking time, remove the ham from the oven. Increase the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C). Generously brush the ham with the prepared glaze, ensuring it reaches into the scored lines.
Return the ham to the oven, uncovered, and bake for an additional 20-30 minutes, basting with the glaze every 10 minutes until the exterior is caramelized and sticky.
Remove the ham from the oven and allow it to rest for 15 minutes before carving. Serve warm, and enjoy the festive flavors of this Celebration Spiced Baked Ham.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2371 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.9 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.0 g | 35% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 250 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 6364 mg | 277% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 388.5 g | 141% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.7 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 361.6 g | ||
| Protein | 96.7 g | 193% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 373 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 4.3 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 1848 mg | 39% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
