Cranberry-Orange Ham
This Cranberry-Orange Ham is a festive, juicy centerpiece. Sweet, tangy, and bursting with citrus and cranberry flavor, it caramelizes beautifully for a glossy, irresistible finish. Perfect for Christmas, Thanksgiving, or any holiday celebration, this glaze is easy to make and adds a stunning, flavor-packed touch to your holiday table.
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Servings: 1 ham
Ingredients
- 1 spiral ham
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 2/3 c. light brown sugar
- 2/3 c. Dried cranberries
- 1/2 c. Orange marmalade
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300F. Place ham in a roasting pan with rack and cook for 12-15 minutes per pound, covered with foil.
- While ham is cooking, add all ingredients of the glaze to a sauce pan over medium heat. Heat until melted and combined and just starting to boil. Reduce to simmer for 5 minutes.
- About 30 minutes before ham is done, remove ham from oven, increase oven temp to 350F. Uncover and pour over glaze. Use a brush to spread the glaze all over.
- Return ham uncovered back to oven and cook the remaining 30 minutes.