Praline Ham

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Sweet and savory glazed ham with buttery pecan praline topping
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This Praline Ham offers a delightful contrast of sweet, salty, and crunchy textures. Thin slices of ham are warmed in the oven, then topped with a rich glaze made from maple syrup, sugar, and butter. The crowning touch is a generous sprinkling of toasted chopped pecans that caramelize slightly, creating a sticky, nutty crust. It’s an elegant yet simple dish that feels special enough for holiday dinners or potlucks, but easy enough for a weekend treat. The combination of savory pork and sweet praline is surprisingly harmonious, appealing to both adults and children. Serve it warm for the best texture, allowing the glaze to remain glossy and the nuts to stay crisp.

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Praline Ham

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 Calories: 210.7

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This Praline Ham offers a delightful contrast of sweet, salty, and crunchy textures. Thin slices of ham are warmed in the oven, then topped with a rich glaze made from maple syrup, sugar, and butter. The crowning touch is a generous sprinkling of toasted chopped pecans that caramelize slightly, creating a sticky, nutty crust. It&# 226;ÂÂs an elegant yet simple dish that feels special enough for holiday dinners or potlucks, but easy enough for a weekend treat. The combination of savory pork and sweet praline is surprisingly harmonious, appealing to both adults and children. Serve it warm for the best texture, allowing the glaze to remain glossy and the nuts to stay crisp.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325ðF (165ðC).
  2. Spread the chopped pecans in a shallow baking pan and toast them in the oven for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fragrant and lightly golden. Remove and set aside.
  3. Place the ham slices in the same shallow baking pan and bake for 10 minutes to warm them through.
  4. While the ham is warming, combine maple syrup, sugar, and butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
  5. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring frequently until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is smooth.
  6. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the toasted pecans.
  7. Spoon the pecan-praline mixture evenly over the warm ham slices in the baking pan.
  8. Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 30 minutes, allowing the glaze to bubble and caramelize slightly.
  9. Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving to allow the glaze to set slightly.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 210.7kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16.2g25%
Saturated Fat 2.4g12%
Cholesterol 24.0mg8%
Sodium 653.0mg28%
Total Carbohydrate 3.3g2%
Dietary Fiber 1.9g8%
Sugars 1.4g
Protein 14.3g29%

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

Keywords: ham, praline, pecans, maple syrup, glaze, sweet and savory, baked ham, holiday recipe, potluck, pork, dessert, nuts, caramelized, easy dinner, glazed meat
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