Best 7 Cherry Ham Sauce Recipes

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Cherry ham sauce, a delectable concoction that blends the sweet and tangy flavors of cherries with the savory richness of ham, has captivated taste buds for generations. Often served as a glaze for roasted or baked ham, this sauce offers a unique taste experience that complements the natural flavors of the meat. Whether you're seeking a classic recipe passed down through generations or a contemporary twist on this timeless dish, there's a cherry ham sauce variation out there to tantalize your palate. As you embark on your culinary journey to discover the perfect recipe, let's delve into the world of cherry ham sauce, exploring its history, variations, and the techniques that bring this dish to life.

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BAKED HAM WITH CHERRY SAUCE



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There's nothing I'd rather serve for Easter dinner or another springtime occasion than succulent baked ham. My recipe features a rub that adds flavor to the meat plus a delicious cherry sauce with a hint of almond. - Lavonn Bormuth, Westerville, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 fully cooked bone-in ham (6 to 8 pounds)
1 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon ground mustard
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup cold water
1 can (15 ounces) pitted dark sweet cherries, undrained
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Place ham on a rack in a roasting pan. Using a sharp knife, score surface of ham with 1/4-in.-deep cuts in a diamond pattern. Mix brown sugar, syrup and mustard; rub over ham and press into cuts. Bake, covered, until a thermometer reads 140°, 1-3/4 to 2 hours., In a small saucepan, mix cornstarch, sugar and water until smooth. Add cherries; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in lemon juice and almond extract. Serve warm with ham.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 100mg cholesterol, Sodium 1198mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 34g protein.

GLAZED HAM WITH CHERRY SAUCE



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Every time I serve this delicious smoked ham with its festive cherry sauce, I hear rave reviews. The glaze adds an impressive, glossy shine and gives the ham especially nice flavor.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h40m

Yield 18 servings (4 cups sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 fully cooked bone-in ham (about 10 pounds)
GLAZE:
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1 cup cherry or cranberry juice
SAUCE:
6 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
2 cups unsweetened apple juice
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) pitted tart cherries, drained
12 to 16 drops red food coloring, optional

Steps:

  • Place ham on a rack in large roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 3 hours., In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, cornstarch and mustard. Stir in cherry juice until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Spoon over ham. Bake 20-30 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 140°. Remove from the oven; keep warm. , For cherry sauce, in a large saucepan, combine the brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon and cloves. Stir in apple juice and vinegar until smooth. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat. Stir in cherries and food coloring if desired; heat through. Serve with ham.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 437 calories, Fat 24g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 89mg cholesterol, Sodium 1713mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 31g protein.

HAM WITH SPICED CHERRY SAUCE



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Make and share this Ham With Spiced Cherry Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Elmotoo

Categories     Healthy

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lbs ham, Cooked, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons water
1 (16 ounce) can dark sweet cherries
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
5 teaspoons cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup sugar
1/8 teaspoon allspice
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1/2 cup rose wine (optional)

Steps:

  • Place ham slices in baking dish.
  • Drain cherries and reserve syrup.
  • Combine cherry syrup in saucepan with cornstarch, sugar, vinegar, water and spices.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thick and clear.
  • Add wine and cherries.
  • Pour over ham slices and bake at 350F 45 minutes.

HAM WITH SPICED-CHERRY SAUCE



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This showstopping entree will have everyone coming back for more. It's a simple treatment that lends an appealing sweet-tart flavor to tender ham. Sherry Thompson - Seneca, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h35m

Yield 18 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 boneless fully cooked ham (6 pounds)
2 jars (12 ounces each) cherry preserves
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup water
1/2 teaspoon each ground cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Place ham on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Score the surface of ham, making diamond shapes 1/2 in. deep. Bake, uncovered, 2 hours., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine preserves, vinegar, brown sugar, water and spices. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 3-4 minutes or until sugar is dissolved., Pour 3/4 cup sauce mixture over the ham. Bake 20-30 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 140°. Serve with remaining sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 1570mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 28g protein.

MOIST AND EASY HAM LOAF WITH CHERRY SAUCE



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This recipe is from the Quick Cooking recipe book. I really like to make this with my ham leftovers.

Provided by southern chef in lo

Categories     Poultry

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup milk
1/3 cup dry breadcrumbs
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 lb fully cooked ground ham
1/2 lb ground turkey
1/2 cup cherry preserves
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • In a bowl combine the first 5 ingredients. Crumble ham and turkey over mixture and mix together well.
  • Press into greased 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan. Bake uncovered at 375°F for 50 to 55 minutes or until meat thermometer reads 160°F.
  • In a saucepan combine sauce ingredients; cook and stir over medium heat for 5 minutes or until heated through. Serve with ham loaf.

CHERRY HAM SAUCE



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I made this sauce for my family years ago, then the recipe got misplaced in my recipe file. I was making a ham for company and my husband requested the cherry sauce because it was so good. It took a little hunting, but I finally found the recipe and we had this deliciously spiced sauce over ham. -Sue A. Jurack

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 1-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 jar (12 ounces) cherry preserves
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon each ground cloves, cinnamon and nutmeg
3 tablespoons slivered almonds

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine the preserves, vinegar, corn syrup, cloves, cinnamon and nutmeg. Bring to a boil, stirring often. , Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in almonds. Serve with ham.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 4mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

SLOW-COOKER HAM WITH CURRANT-CHERRY SAUCE



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Hosting dinner? Make an easy and delicious do-ahead ham topped with tangy fruit and chives.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 7h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups cherry preserves
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
6- to 8-pound fully cooked bone-in ham
1/2 cup dried currants
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • Mix preserves, vinegar, mustard and ginger in 2-cup glass measuring cup. Place ham in 6-quart slow cooker, trimming ham if necessary to fit. Brush ham with about 1/4 cup of the preserves mixture. Refrigerate remaining preserves mixture while ham cooks.
  • Cover and cook ham on Low heat setting 7 to 8 hours.
  • About 20 minutes before ham is done, microwave remaining preserves mixture uncovered on High 4 minutes. Stir in currants and lemon peel; microwave uncovered on High about 3 minutes or until mixture just begins to boil. Stir in chives. Cool about 10 minutes.
  • Remove ham from cooker. Slice ham; place on serving platter. Serve sauce with ham.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1360 mg, Sugar 24 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right ham: For the best results, use a fully cooked ham that is at least 5 pounds. A larger ham will yield more leftovers, which you can use to make sandwiches, salads, or casseroles.
  • Score the ham: Before baking, score the top of the ham in a diamond pattern. This will help the glaze penetrate the meat and create a crispy crust.
  • Make your own glaze: The cherry ham glaze is easy to make and only requires a few ingredients. You can use fresh or frozen cherries, and you can adjust the amount of sugar and vinegar to taste.
  • Bake the ham slowly: Bake the ham at a low temperature for several hours. This will help the meat cook evenly and prevent it from drying out.
  • Let the ham rest: Before carving, let the ham rest for at least 15 minutes. This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, making it more tender and flavorful.

Conclusion:

Cherry ham is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its sweet and tangy glaze, it is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. Be sure to follow these tips to ensure that your cherry ham turns out perfectly.

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