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Cranberry-Glazed Ham

This centerpiece ham is coated with a tangy-sweet cranberry glaze kissed with Dijon and maple—glossy, festive, and irresistibly flavorful.

Servings: 10–12
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 (5–6 lb) fully cooked boneless ham

• 1½ cups fresh or frozen cranberries

• ½ cup pure maple syrup

• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard

• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar

• ½ tsp ground cloves

• ¼ tsp ground cinnamon

• Pinch of salt

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a roasting pan with foil.

2. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine cranberries, maple syrup, Dijon, balsamic, cloves, cinnamon, and salt. Simmer 10–15 minutes, until cranberries burst and glaze thickens slightly.

3. Place ham in roasting pan. Score the surface in a crisscross diamond pattern.

4. Brush ham generously with glaze. Cover loosely with foil.

5. Bake for 1 hour, basting every 20 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 20–30 minutes until glossy and heated through.

6. Let rest 10–15 minutes before slicing.

Why You’ll Love It:

This ham is holiday magic—savory and sweet with a ruby-red glaze that feels festive and bright. It’s easy to make, deeply flavorful, and makes the whole room smell like joy.