Cranberry-And-Orange Glazed Ham

This cranberry-and-orange glazed ham features a sweet and tangy marmalade glaze with brown sugar, maple syrup, and warming spices, creating a caramelized, flavorful centerpiece for holiday celebrations.

Recipe Information

Total Time:

Yield:

12 servings

Ingredients

1 (8- to 9-lb.) unglazed fully cooked bone-in ham

2 cups fresh orange juice, divided

1 orange, sliced

4 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks

¼ cup whole cloves

1½ cups sweet orange marmalade

½ cup packed dark brown sugar

¼ cup pure maple syrup

1 tablespoon grated gingerroot

2 cups frozen cranberries, thawed

Orange wedges, for garnish

Fresh herbs, for garnish

Directions

Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a shallow roasting pan with foil; place wire rack in pan.
Using a sharp knife, score ham by making diagonal cuts in a diamond pattern, about ¼ inch deep. Score only the skin and fat; do not score the meat. Place ham, cut side down, on rack in prepared pan.
Add 1 cup orange juice, orange slices, cinnamon sticks and cloves to roasting pan. Cover pan with foil; roast for 50 minutes. Remove ham from oven; increase oven temperature to 400°F.
Meanwhile for glaze, in a medium saucepan, stir together marmalade, remaining 1 cup orange juice, brown sugar, maple syrup and gingerroot until combined; stir in cranberries. Gently simmer, uncovered, over low to medium-low heat for 35 to 40 minutes or until reduced by half. Remove from heat.
Uncover ham; brush 1 cup glaze over the ham. Return ham to the oven and roast, uncovered, for 20 to 25 minutes or until glaze is caramelized and bubbly and ham reaches 140°F. Remove ham from oven; loosely cover with foil and let stand for 10 minutes.
To serve, place ham on a serving platter and brush ham with ½ cup glaze. Garnish with orange wedges and herbs, if desired. Serve with remaining glaze.