Cherry Glazed Ham

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Servings: 1 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A sweet and tangy glaze made with cherries, orange marmalade, and sherry for a festive centerpiece.
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This Cherry Glazed Ham is the ultimate showstopper for holiday dinners or special family gatherings. The glaze combines tart cherry pie filling with bright orange juice and rich marmalade, creating a complex, sweet-and-savory coating that caramelizes beautifully in the oven. A splash of sherry adds a sophisticated depth of flavor that cuts through the richness of the ham. The result is a tender, juicy meat with a glossy, sticky crust that everyone will fight over. It’s easier to make than it looks, relying on pantry staples to deliver restaurant-quality results. Serve it warm with the extra glaze spooned over the top for an unforgettable meal that brings everyone together around the table.

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Cherry Glazed Ham

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 1 Calories: 333.7

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This Cherry Glazed Ham is the ultimate showstopper for holiday dinners or special family gatherings. The glaze combines tart cherry pie filling with bright orange juice and rich marmalade, creating a complex, sweet-and-savory coating that caramelizes beautifully in the oven. A splash of sherry adds a sophisticated depth of flavor that cuts through the richness of the ham. The result is a tender, juicy meat with a glossy, sticky crust that everyone will fight over. It&# 226;ÂÂs easier to make than it looks, relying on pantry staples to deliver restaurant-quality results. Serve it warm with the extra glaze spooned over the top for an unforgettable meal that brings everyone together around the table.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 325ðF (165ðC).
  2. Place the ham in a roasting pan and bake until it is nearly done, reserving the last 30 minutes of cooking time for glazing.
  3. Remove the ham from the oven and carefully pour off the drippings from the pan, setting them aside or discarding them.
  4. Lightly score the fat surface of the ham in a uniform diamond pattern, cutting just deep enough to penetrate the fat but not the meat.
  5. In a medium saucepan, heat the cherry pie filling over medium heat. Use a slotted spoon to remove the whole cherries and set them aside on a plate for garnish.
  6. To the remaining cherry syrup in the saucepan, add the orange marmalade, sherry flavoring, and orange juice.
  7. Stir the mixture continuously until the marmalade is fully melted and the glaze is smooth and combined.
  8. Pour the warm glaze evenly over the scored ham.
  9. Return the ham to the oven and bake for 30 minutes, basting frequently with the glaze from the pan to build a sticky, caramelized crust.
  10. Remove ham from oven when internal temperature reaches 140ðF (60ðC).
  11. Garnish the top of the ham with the reserved whole cherries before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 333.7kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2.6g4%
Saturated Fat 0.8g4%
Cholesterol 12.0mg4%
Sodium 331.9mg14%
Total Carbohydrate 72.1g25%
Dietary Fiber 9.9g40%
Sugars 51.6g
Protein 12.1g25%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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