Cape Cod Cranberry Glazed Ham

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A sweet and tangy holiday centerpiece featuring tender meat with a glossy berry glaze
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This Cape Cod Cranberry Glazed Ham is the ultimate comfort food for holiday gatherings or cozy weekend dinners. The star of the show is a succulent ham, perfectly balanced by a vibrant, tart-sweet cranberry glaze that caramelizes beautifully in the oven. Made with simple pantry staples like cranberry sauce, soy sauce, and warm spices, this dish delivers rich, savory flavors with a hint of cinnamon warmth. It’s incredibly easy to prepare, making it a stress-free choice for hosting. Serve it hot with the pan juices drizzled over the top for a meal that feels both elegant and homey. Your family will love the juicy texture and the festive aroma that fills the kitchen while it bakes.

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Cape Cod Cranberry Glazed Ham

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 Calories: 86.0

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This Cape Cod Cranberry Glazed Ham is the ultimate comfort food for holiday gatherings or cozy weekend dinners. The star of the show is a succulent ham, perfectly balanced by a vibrant, tart-sweet cranberry glaze that caramelizes beautifully in the oven. Made with simple pantry staples like cranberry sauce, soy sauce, and warm spices, this dish delivers rich, savory flavors with a hint of cinnamon warmth. It&# 226;ÂÂs incredibly easy to prepare, making it a stress-free choice for hosting. Serve it hot with the pan juices drizzled over the top for a meal that feels both elegant and homey. Your family will love the juicy texture and the festive aroma that fills the kitchen while it bakes.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375ðF (190ðC).
  2. Remove giblets and necks from the Cornish hens, then rinse the hens thoroughly and pat them completely dry with paper towels.
  3. In a small saucepan, combine the jellied cranberry sauce, soy sauce, onion powder, ground cinnamon, and 3 tablespoons of water.
  4. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly until the cranberry sauce dissolves and the glaze is smooth; do not let it boil.
  5. Remove the saucepan from heat and let the glaze cool slightly.
  6. Place the Cornish hens breast-side up on a rack set inside a shallow roasting pan.
  7. Brush the glaze generously over the skin and inside the cavities of each hen.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, then remove from the oven and brush with another layer of glaze.
  9. Cover the hens loosely with aluminum foil to prevent over-browning.
  10. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 30 minutes, or until the meat is tender and cooked through.
  11. Let the hens rest for 5 minutes before serving, drizzling any remaining pan juices over the top.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 86.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.4g3%
Saturated Fat 0.2g1%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 15.0mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 19.0g7%
Dietary Fiber 2.4g10%
Sugars 3.2g
Protein 3.4g7%

* 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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