Stuffed Easter Ham Recipe

Name: Stuffed Easter Ham
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (6 lb) boneless ham; ¼ cup red bell pepper, chopped; ¼ cup butter; ¼ cup green bell pepper, chopped; 2 cups yams, cubed; ¼ cup garlic, diced; 2 cups bartlett pears, cubed; 1 pinch cinnamon; ¼ cup raisins; 1 pinch nutmeg; ¼ cup fig preserves; ½ cup pecans, chopped; salt; ½ cup onion, chopped; cracked black pepper, to taste; ½ cup celery, chopped; 6 bartlett pears, halved

Servings: persons

1 (6 lb) boneless ham
¼ cup red bell pepper, chopped
¼ cup butter
¼ cup green bell pepper, chopped
2 cups yams, cubed
¼ cup garlic, diced
2 cups bartlett pears, cubed
1 pinch cinnamon
¼ cup raisins
1 pinch nutmeg
¼ cup fig preserves
½ cup pecans, chopped
salt
½ cup onion, chopped
cracked black pepper, to taste
½ cup celery, chopped
6 bartlett pears, halved

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Poach yams and pears in hot water until tender but not overcooked.
3
In a heavy bottom saute pan, melt butter over medium high heat.
4
Add onions, celery, bell pepper and garlic.
5
Saute until veggies are wilted (approximately three to five minutes).
6
Add yams, pears, raisins and figs and continue to saute until mixture is well blended and resembles a chutney or stuffing.
7
Season wit a pinch of cinnamon, nutmeg.
8
Remove and allow to cool.
9
Slice ham horizontally across the middle, and fill the centre of ham with stuffing mixture about 3/4 inch thick.
10
Top with upper section of ham and secure in place with skewers.
11
Garnish top of ham with pear halves and glaze with Cajun glaze (Recipe #22867).
12
Bake 20 to 30 minutes.

347

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Protein

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (6 lb) boneless ham, ¼ cup red bell pepper, chopped, ¼ cup butter, ¼ cup green bell pepper, chopped, and more.

Yes, Stuffed Easter Ham 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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Stuffed Easter Ham

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