Baked Fresh Ham with Apple-Cranberry Sauce Recipe

Name: Baked Fresh Ham with Apple-Cranberry Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 to 6-pound fresh ham; Extra-virgin olive oil; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 6 apples, split in 1/2; 2 cups cranberries, (if not fresh, frozen is fine); 1 cinnamon stick; 1 bay leaf; 1 tablespoon pickling spice; 1 tablespoon black mustard seeds; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 (1-inch) piece ginger; 1 1/2 cups apple juice; 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar

Servings: persons

5 to 6-pound fresh ham
Extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 apples, split in 1/2
2 cups cranberries, (if not fresh, frozen is fine)
1 cinnamon stick
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon pickling spice
1 tablespoon black mustard seeds
2 tablespoons sugar
1 (1-inch) piece ginger
1 1/2 cups apple juice
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar

1
Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
2
Score fat and put ham, fat side up, in a roasting pan.
3
Rub with extra-virgin olive oil and season with plenty of salt and pepper all over.
4
Cover loosely with foil and roast for 2 hours.
5
Remove foil and roast for final hour uncovered.
6
In a large saucepan add all the sauce ingredients and simmer for 25 minutes until apples are almost falling apart and the sauce is fragrant.
7
Remove cinnamon stick, bay leaf, and ginger then puree in a blender until completely smooth.
8
Serve with baked fresh ham.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 to 6-pound fresh ham, Extra-virgin olive oil, Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, 6 apples, split in 1/2, and more.

Yes, Baked Fresh Ham with Apple-Cranberry Sauce falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Baked Fresh Ham with Apple-Cranberry Sauce

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Variations & substitutions

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