Baked Ham With Spiced Cherry Glaze Recipe

Name: Baked Ham With Spiced Cherry Glaze
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (7 -9 lb) ham, ready to eat. i used a bone in spiral cut; 1/2 cup water or 1/2 cup white wine; 1 cup cherry preserves; 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish (creamy); 1 tablespoon packed light brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon grd cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon grd cardamom; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 lemon, zested and juiced

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a roasting pan with foil for easy clean-up.
2
Score top & sides of ham in a crisscross pattern. Put ham in pan, pour 1/2 c water or white wine into bottom of pan and bake, covered loosely with a tent of foil, 45-60 minutes.
3
To make the glaze, combine the preserves, horseradish, brown sugar, cinnamon, cumin, cardimom, salt and lemon juice in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Boil until slightly thickened, 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in lemon zest.
4
Remove ham from oven and brush with 1/4c of glaze. Bake uncovered for another 20 minutes or until thermometer hits 140 degrees internal. Remove ham from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Arrange sliced ham on platter and serve with reserved glaze.

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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.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (7 -9 lb) ham, ready to eat. i used a bone in spiral cut, 1/2 cup water or 1/2 cup white wine, 1 cup cherry preserves, 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish (creamy), and more.

Yes, Baked Ham With Spiced Cherry Glaze 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 Ham With Spiced Cherry Glaze

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