A holiday ham is a classic centerpiece for any festive dinner table. While a traditional honey-glazed ham is always delicious, adding tangy cranberries to the mix creates a perfect balance of sweet and sour flavors. In this recipe, we'll show you how to make a succulent cranberry and honey glazed ham with a hint of orange juice and cinnamon. It's a perfect recipe for any holiday gathering or special occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 (8 to 10-pound) fully cooked bone-in ham
- 1 cup whole cranberry sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F.
- Remove any packaging from the ham, and place it in a large roasting pan.
- In a small bowl, combine the cranberry sauce, honey, orange juice, brown sugar, mustard, cinnamon, and cloves.
- Brush the ham with the glaze mixture, making sure to coat it evenly.
- Tent the ham with foil and bake it for about 2 to 2 1/2 hours or until the internal temperature of the ham reaches 140°F.
- About 15 minutes before the ham is done, remove the foil and brush it with the remaining glaze.
- Let the ham rest for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Tips
- If you don't have whole cranberry sauce, you can use canned jellied cranberry sauce instead.
- To save time, you can make the glaze a day ahead and refrigerate it until you're ready to use it.
- If you're using a boneless ham, reduce the cooking time by about 15 minutes per pound.
Conclusion
This cranberry and honey glazed ham recipe is sure to impress your guests and add a new dimension of flavor to your holiday dinner. The sweet and tangy combination of cranberries, honey, and orange juice, along with the warm spices, will create a delicious and aromatic glaze that complements the smoky flavor of the ham. Try it out for your next holiday gathering and enjoy the compliments from your guests!
