Description
A delicious and festive holiday ham glazed with a sweet and tangy cranberry orange sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 fully cooked ham (about 8–10 pounds)
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Place the ham in a roasting pan, cut side down.
- In a bowl, mix together cranberry sauce, orange juice, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, cinnamon, cloves, and black pepper.
- Brush the glaze over the ham, covering it evenly.
- Cover the ham loosely with aluminum foil.
- Bake for about 1.5 to 2 hours, basting with the glaze every 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil for the last 30 minutes to allow the glaze to caramelize.
- Let the ham rest for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a sweeter glaze, add more brown sugar.
- Leftover ham can be used in sandwiches or salads.
- Ensure the ham is fully heated through before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 ounces
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg