Ham with Spiced Cherry Sauce
Elevate your holiday table with this show-stopping Ham with Spiced Cherry Sauce, a perfect blend of savory and sweet that's as visually stunning as it is delicious. This recipe features a tender, juicy bone-in ham baked to perfection and paired with a luscious spiced cherry sauce made from dark sweet cherries, brown sugar, and a touch of balsamic vinegar for depth. Infused with warm spices like cinnamon, cloves, and allspice, the sauce is simmered to aromatic perfection and thickened to a glossy, spoonable consistency. Ideal for special gatherings or festive occasions, this dish is not only easy to prepare but also effortlessly impresses. Serve it with a drizzle of the cherry sauce and garnish with orange zest or fresh herbs for a sophisticated finish. Whether it’s Thanksgiving, Christmas, or a cozy Sunday dinner, this recipe promises a flavorful centerpiece that will leave everyone asking for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 5-7 lb bone-in ham
- 2 cups dark sweet cherries (pitted, fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 cup orange juice
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons ground cloves
- 0.25 teaspoons allspice (ground)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
Place the ham, cut side down, in a large roasting pan. Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 140°F (60°C).
While the ham is baking, prepare the spiced cherry sauce. In a medium saucepan, combine the cherries, brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, orange juice, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and allspice over medium heat.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cherries have softened and the flavors meld together.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to create a slurry. Gradually stir the slurry into the cherry sauce and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency. Remove from heat.
Once the ham is finished baking, remove it from the oven and transfer it to a cutting board. Allow it to rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Serve the ham warm with the spiced cherry sauce drizzled over the top or on the side. Garnish with fresh herbs or orange zest if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
638 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.2 g | 26% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.1 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 180 mg | 60% | |
| Sodium | 3609 mg | 157% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 44.8 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 42.1 g | ||
| Protein | 64.6 g | 129% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 83 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 1236 mg | 26% | |
*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.
