HONEYED HAM WITH PEARS AND CRANBERRIES

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The Christmas ham is made even more glorious by other ingredients associated with year's end. Baked pears and cranberries provide a balance of sugar and acidity. The ham is infused with cloves, and a warm glaze of cider, cinnamon, ginger, and honey draws out the meat's smoky-sweet flavor.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 fully cooked, smoked, bone-in ham, (about 10 pounds), trimmed of excess fat and skin
Whole cloves, for ham (about 45)
2 cups apple cider
1 1/2 cups honey
1 cinnamon stick
5 Bosc pears, quartered and cored
3 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Score ham all over in a diamond pattern; insert cloves into diamonds. Place the ham in a large roasting pan. Pour cider and 1 cup honey over the ham. Bake 1 hour, basting with pan juices halfway through.
  • Add cinnamon and pears to pan. Bake 45 minutes, basting twice. Sprinkle cranberries over pears; bake until pears are tender and cranberries begin to burst, 30 to 40 minutes. Remove from oven. Using a slotted spoon, transfer fruit to a shallow bowl; cover with foil, and set aside.
  • Ladle juices from pan into a medium saucepan. Stir in remaining 1/2 cup honey, the sugar, and ginger. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat. Cook until mixture is syrupy and has reduced by half, about 20 minutes. Pour glaze over ham; bake 15 minutes. Remove from oven; brush ham with glaze from pan. Let rest 15 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board, and carve. Pour pan juices over pears and cranberries in bowl; serve with ham.

Pretty Angel
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This recipe is a keeper! The ham was moist and flavorful, and the glaze was perfect.


jose phina
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This was the worst ham I have ever had. I would not even feed it to my dog.


Brie Santiago
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This ham was a waste of time and money. It was not worth the effort.


Cj Shaheen Faizon Solomons
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I would not recommend this recipe. The ham was tough and the glaze was too thick.


nelly nakhanu
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This ham was a disappointment. It was dry and overcooked.


Abii Khalifa
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I thought this ham was just okay. It wasn't as flavorful as I was hoping.


Laci&Michelle Chartrand
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This ham was a little too sweet for my taste, but my family loved it.


Glory Odeka
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This ham is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the way the pears and cranberries add a touch of sweetness.


Shahanaj Akter
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I've been making this ham for years and it's always a favorite. It's the perfect dish for a special occasion.


Craig wells
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This was my first time making ham and it turned out perfectly. I followed the recipe exactly and it was delicious.


Early Earl
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I made this ham for Christmas dinner and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it.


S Redmond
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The glaze on this ham is to die for! It's the perfect combination of sweet and savory.


Saima Mohsina
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This ham was easy to make and turned out great. I would definitely recommend it.


sara vf
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I'm not a big fan of ham, but this recipe changed my mind. The honey and fruit glaze was so good, I couldn't get enough of it.


David Rustin
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I've made this ham several times now and it always turns out perfectly. The glaze is amazing and the ham is always moist and flavorful.


Terrell Cook
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This honeyed ham was a hit at our Easter dinner! The pears and cranberries added a delicious sweetness and tartness that complemented the ham perfectly.