Best 7 Glazed Holiday Ham Recipes

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The tantalizing aroma of a glazed holiday ham fills the air, beckoning you to the dinner table. This traditional dish is a centerpiece of many festive gatherings, and for good reason. The sweet and savory glaze complements the succulent ham perfectly, creating a taste that will linger in your memory long after the meal is over. Whether you prefer a classic brown sugar glaze or something more adventurous, there are endless possibilities when it comes to glazing a holiday ham. So gather your ingredients and get ready to create a dish that will make your holiday meal truly special.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CONTEST-WINNING HOLIDAY GLAZED HAM



Contest-Winning Holiday Glazed Ham image

I like to serve this juicy, mouthwatering Thanksgiving ham with mashed potatoes and colorful vegetables. The apricot glaze is delicious, and the pineapple and cloves assure a truly lovely presentation. -Diane Freeman, Falkland, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h20m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 boneless fully cooked ham (about 6 pounds)
1 tablespoon whole cloves
1 can (20 ounces) sliced pineapple
1 cup apricot preserves
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
Maraschino cherries

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; insert a clove in each diamond. Bake, uncovered, 1-1/2 hours., Drain pineapple, reserving juice. In a small saucepan, combine pineapple juice, preserves, mustard and allspice. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 10 minutes or until slightly thickened. , Spoon half of the glaze over ham. Secure pineapple slices and cherries on top and sides of ham with toothpicks., Bake 30-45 minutes or until a thermometer reads 140°, basting twice with remaining glaze.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 87mg cholesterol, Sodium 1774mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 32g protein.

APPLE-GLAZED HOLIDAY HAM



Apple-Glazed Holiday Ham image

Each Christmas, I'm asked to prepare this entree. I'm happy to oblige because it's easy to assemble, bakes for a few hours unattended and is simply delicious!- Doty Emory, Jasper, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h40m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 spiral-sliced fully cooked bone-in ham (7 to 9 pounds)
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup unsweetened apple juice
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup molasses
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Dash ground ginger
Dash ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Place ham on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 2 hours., In a small saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients. Cook and stir over medium heat until heated through. Brush ham with some of the glaze; bake 30-60 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 140°, brushing occasionally with remaining glaze.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 93mg cholesterol, Sodium 1138mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 31g protein.

BOURBON, PINEAPPLE AND ORANGE GLAZED HOLIDAY HAM



Bourbon, Pineapple and Orange Glazed Holiday Ham image

One of my family's favorite holiday ham recipes --perfect for Easter or New Year's celebrations. The glaze is really wonderful-- half gets brushed onto the ham and baked, the remainder gets passed at the table. Enjoy!

Provided by BecR2400

Categories     Ham

Time 3h25m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

10 lbs bone-in ham, rind removed
whole cloves
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup Bourbon (or orange juice)
1 (12 ounce) jar orange marmalade (best with a slightly bitter marmalade such as Hero)
1 cup crushed pineapple
3 teaspoons prepared mustard (French's yellow mustard)
1 (14 ounce) can pineapple rings, drained
10 -12 maraschino cherries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F.
  • Using a sharp knife, score the ham into a diamond pattern about 1/4-inch deep and 1-inch apart.
  • Stud the ham with whole cloves in the center of each diamond.
  • Place ham fat side up in a shallow roasting pan (for easy clean-up line pan with aluminum foil, or use a heavy-duty disposable aluminum pan).
  • Bake ham for 2 1/2 hours.
  • Meanwhile, stir together the brown sugar, bourbon, orange marmalade, crushed pineapple, and prepared mustard. Heat to boiling over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar has dissolved.
  • Remove ham from the oven.
  • Spoon half of the glaze/sauce over the ham.
  • Decorate ham with pineapple rings, using a few toothpicks to hold ring in place. Place a cherry in the center of each ring, and attach it with a toothpick.
  • Return ham to the oven and bake for another 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Transfer ham to a platter and allow to rest for 10 minutes before carving (be sure to remove all toothpicks).
  • Pass the remaining sauce at the table.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1480.4, Fat 80, SaturatedFat 29.3, Cholesterol 426.1, Sodium 317.4, Carbohydrate 55.1, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 50.9, Protein 122.1

GLAZED HOLIDAY HAM



Glazed Holiday Ham image

This is the ham that led directly to whatever childhood memory caused someone to combine ham and pineapple on a pizza. The sweet, slightly fiery and herbaceous crust on this salty haunch practically calls out for a garnish of caramelized pineapple, if not a spray of maraschino cherries. Others may reverse course and apply mustard. Either way, it is good to serve with a nutty wild rice or potatoes au grain, something with backbone.

Provided by Sam Sifton

Categories     easy, main course

Time 1h

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 7-to-8-pound bone-in ham
Whole cloves
1½ teaspoons dry mustard powder
1 cup brown sugar
¼ cup dry sherry

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325 degrees. Place the ham on a rack in a large roasting pan. Score the ham diagonally left to right, then right to left, to create a diamond pattern across the meat. Stud each diamond with a whole clove.
  • Add a cup or two of water to the bottom of the pan, then bake the ham, uncovered, 25 minutes to the pound if it is ready-to-cook, about half that if it is ready-to-eat.
  • Combine the mustard and the brown sugar in a bowl, then add the sherry to make a thick paste. Spread the mixture over the ham approximately 20 minutes before it is ready to remove from the oven, then bake until crust has formed.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 562, UnsaturatedFat 18 grams, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fat 29 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 47 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 2951 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams, TransFat 0 grams

HOLIDAY GLAZED HAM



Holiday Glazed Ham image

This easy glaze is sure to complement any holiday ham. I serve the remaining glaze on the side. -Tammy Harris, Deltona, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h55m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 boneless fully cooked ham (5 pounds)
1/2 cup butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup apple jelly
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • Place ham on a rack in a large roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 1-1/4 hours. , For glaze, melt the butter in a saucepan; stir in flour until smooth. Stir in the jelly, brown sugar, orange juice, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. Cook and stir over medium heat until smooth. , Brush some of the glaze over ham. Bake 30-35 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 140°. Let stand for 5-10 minutes before slicing. Simmer the remaining glaze and serve with ham.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 93mg cholesterol, Sodium 1634mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 28g protein.

GLAZED HOLIDAY HAM



Glazed Holiday Ham image

Provided by Matt Lee And Ted Lee

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 2h15m

Yield half ham: 10 to 12 servings; whole ham: 24 to 26 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 6- to 8-pound bone-in shank-half ham, or 15- to 17-pound bone-in whole ham, fully cooked
1 tablespoon whole cloves
Sour-cherry thyme glaze (see recipe)
or clementine peppercorn glaze (see recipe)

Steps:

  • Place rack in lower third of oven and preheat to 325 degrees. Trim tough rind from ham, leaving as much fat as possible. Place ham flat-side down and score the rounded side all over with diagonal cuts about 1 1/2 inches apart and 1/4-inch deep, forming a diamond pattern. In center of each diamond insert a single clove.
  • Place ham in a roasting pan and bake until a meat thermometer inserted into thickest part reads 135 degrees, about 15 minutes a pound. One hour before ham is done, remove it from oven and brush all over with glaze.
  • Return ham to oven and continue to bake, glazing ham once or twice more until ham is done. Remove ham from oven, tent with foil and let rest 10 minutes before carving.

HOLIDAY GLAZED BAKED HAM



Holiday Glazed Baked Ham image

I've made this ham many times over the years for my children and grandchildren. They're all very fond of it. Honey, brown sugar and pan juices create a succulent glaze.-Mary Padgett, Savannah, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h40m

Yield 30 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 fully cooked bone-in ham (10 to 12 pounds)
2 teaspoons whole cloves, divided
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup packed brown sugar, divided
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
3 cups ginger ale
1 cup honey
1 can (16 ounces) pineapple slices, drained

Steps:

  • Remove skin from ham; score the surface, making diamond shapes 1/2 in. deep. Insert a clove in every other diamond; set remaining cloves aside. , Place ham on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Combine the onion, garlic, oregano, basil and pepper; pat onto ham. Combine 1/2 cup brown sugar and parsley; sprinkle over top of ham. Pour ginger ale around ham. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1-1/2 hours, basting often. , Remove ham from pan; set aside. Drain pan juices, reserving 3 tablespoons. For glaze, combine honey, remaining brown sugar and reserved pan juices in a small bowl. , Increase oven temperature to 400°. Return ham to pan. Insert remaining cloves into ham. Spoon half of the glaze over ham. Bake for 20 minutes. , Place pineapple on ham; drizzle with remaining glaze. Bake 30 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 140°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 1030mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 19g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right ham: Select a fully cooked ham with a bone-in for a more flavorful result.
  • Preheat your oven: Preheat your oven to the temperature specified in the recipe to ensure even cooking.
  • Glaze the ham properly: Apply the glaze to the ham in multiple layers, allowing each layer to set before adding the next.
  • Use a meat thermometer: Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the ham to ensure it reaches the proper internal temperature.
  • Let the ham rest: Before slicing and serving, let the ham rest for about 15 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute.

Conclusion:

With careful preparation and attention to detail, you can create a delectable glazed holiday ham that will be the star of your festive meal. Experiment with different glazes and accompaniments to find the perfect combination that suits your taste preferences. Whether you're hosting a large gathering or enjoying a cozy family dinner, a glazed holiday ham is a timeless dish that is sure to impress and satisfy everyone at the table.

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