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Celebration Spiced Baked Ham With Orange And Marmalade Glaze Recipe

Impress your guests with this show-stopping Celebration Spiced Baked Ham! A 20-year family favorite, this recipe features a succulent ham, slow-cooked in spiced cider, then glazed to perfection with a tangy orange marmalade. The "boil before bake" method ensures a moist and flavorful ham every time. This recipe is perfect for holidays, special occasions, or any time you want to create a truly memorable meal. The leftover ham and flavorful stock create delicious sandwiches and soups, making this an economical and versatile choice. Elevate your festive feast with this unforgettable centerpiece!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 1550 mins
Calories 680.4 kcal
Protein 75g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Celebration Spiced Baked Ham With Orange And Marmalade Glaze

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How to Make Celebration Spiced Baked Ham With Orange And Marmalade Glaze

  1. **Soak (Optional):** If your ham is smoked or heavily brined, soak it in cold water overnight (or up to 24 hours) to reduce saltiness.
  2. **Boil the Ham:** Place the ham in a large pot. Add enough cider and water to cover the ham completely.
  3. **Add Aromatics:** Add 1 large onion (quartered and studded with 10 cloves), 2 large carrots (roughly chopped), 4 bay leaves, and 1 tsp black peppercorns to the pot.
  4. **Simmer:** Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer gently for 20 minutes per pound of ham, plus an additional 20 minutes. (A 3lb ham will take approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes).
  5. **Cool:** Remove the ham from the pot and let it cool slightly.
  6. **Strain & Save Stock:** Remove the aromatics from the cooking liquid. Skim off excess fat from the cooled stock. Finely chop the carrots and onions, then return them to the stock. This flavorful stock is perfect for soups! You can freeze it for later use.
  7. **Prepare the Ham:** Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Remove any skin and excess fat from the ham.
  8. **Glaze and Bake:** Place the ham in an oven-safe dish. Skewer 2 large oranges (or clementines/tangerines) with cocktail sticks and arrange them decoratively over the ham. Spread 1 cup of high-quality marmalade evenly over the ham and oranges. Sprinkle 1/4 cup of granulated sugar over the marmalade.
  9. **Bake:** Bake for 30-45 minutes (for a 3lb ham), or until the glaze is sticky and glossy, and the oranges are caramelized.
  10. **Serve:** Let the ham rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with extra marmalade glaze, garnished with orange slices. Enjoy with your favorite sides like mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or sauerkraut!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

118 g

Sugar

68g

Fat

81g

Carbs

8g

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