Holiday Cranberry Glazed Ham
Delight your holiday guests with this show-stopping Holiday Cranberry Glazed Ham, a festive centerpiece bursting with seasonal flavor. This bone-in spiral-cut ham is elevated with a luscious glaze made from tart whole-berry cranberry sauce, sweet brown sugar, citrusy orange juice, and a hint of warm spices like cinnamon and cloves. The glaze caramelizes beautifully in the oven, infusing every slice with a perfect balance of sweet and tangy notes. Garnished with fresh rosemary and vibrant orange slices, this ham not only tastes amazing but also looks stunning on the table. Ready in just under three hours, it’s an easy yet elegant way to serve up holiday cheer and feed a crowd of twelve. Perfect for Christmas, Thanksgiving, or any festive gathering!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 pounds bone-in spiral-cut ham
- 1 cups cranberry sauce (whole berry)
- 0.5 cups light brown sugar
- 0.5 cups orange juice
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons ground cloves
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary (optional, for garnish)
- 4 slices orange slices (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
Remove the ham from its packaging and place it cut side down in a large roasting pan. Cover it loosely with aluminum foil to prevent it from drying out.
Bake the ham for 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 130°F (54°C). During this time, prepare the cranberry glaze.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine cranberry sauce, brown sugar, orange juice, honey, Dijon mustard, cinnamon, and cloves. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is smooth and slightly thickened, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
After the ham has cooked for 1 hour and 30 minutes, remove it from the oven and increase the oven temperature to 400°F (200°C).
Brush half of the cranberry glaze generously over the ham, ensuring it gets between the spiral cuts. Return the ham to the oven and bake uncovered for 20 minutes.
After 20 minutes, brush the remaining glaze over the ham and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the glaze is caramelized and the ham reaches an internal temperature of 140°F (60°C).
Remove the ham from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before transferring it to a serving platter.
Garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs and orange slices, if desired, for a festive touch. Carve and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
525 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.8 g | 22% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.0 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 151 mg | 50% | |
| Sodium | 3661 mg | 159% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.3 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.9 g | ||
| Protein | 63.8 g | 128% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 40 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 865 mg | 18% | |
*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.
