Ingredients for Easy Ham With Cranberry Glaze
- Jellied Cranberry Sauce
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- ¼ cup fresh orange juice
- Ground Cloves
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground allspice
- Pinch of black pepper (optional)
- 5-pound fully cooked ham (adjust cooking time for larger ham)
- ⅓ cup water
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How to Make Easy Ham With Cranberry Glaze
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a small saucepan, combine 1 (14-ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce, ½ cup packed brown sugar, ¼ cup fresh orange juice, 5 whole cloves, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground allspice, and a pinch of black pepper (optional).
- Heat over low heat, stirring frequently, until smooth and heated through (about 5-7 minutes).
- Place the 5-pound ham (or adjust cooking time for larger ham – see notes) on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Add ⅓ cup water to the bottom of the pan.
- Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the ham, ensuring it doesn't touch the bone.
- Bake for approximately 100 minutes (or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C) for a fully cooked ham).
- Brush one-third of the cranberry glaze over the ham 30 minutes before the end of the baking time.
- Spoon the remaining glaze over the ham every 10 minutes during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Once the ham reaches 145°F (63°C), remove it from the oven and let it rest, tented with foil, for 15 minutes before carving. This allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in a more tender and flavorful ham.
- Serve and enjoy your delicious holiday ham!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
180 g
Sugar
194g
Fat
27g
Carbs
16g
