Cranberry-Maple Glazed Ham
Submitted by callum
Three-ingredient cranberry maple glazed ham basted until sticky and caramelized. A no-fuss holiday centerpiece with sweet-tart flavor that feeds a crowd.
YIELD
24 ServingsPREP
15 minCOOK
2 hrsREADY
2 hrsYou need exactly three ingredients and a roasting pan. That’s it.
Cranberry sauce and maple syrup get whisked into a glossy glaze, then basted over a fully-cooked boneless ham during the last 45 minutes in the oven. The result is a burnished, sticky-sweet crust with just enough tartness to keep things interesting.
Feeds 24, which means it’s built for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, or any gathering where you want a showstopper without spending all day in the kitchen.
Pro Tips
- Use whole berry cranberry sauce for more texture in the glaze, or jellied for a smoother coat.
- Baste every 15 minutes during that final stretch for maximum glaze buildup.
- Score the ham in a diamond pattern before glazing so the sauce seeps into every crevice.
- Let the ham rest 15 minutes before carving so the juices redistribute.
Ingredients
Directions
Preheat oven to 325℉ (160℃).
In a small saucepan, combine cranberry sauce and maple syrup.
Cook mixture over medium heat until sauce is smooth, whisking frequently.
Place ham on a rack in a shallow roasting pan.
Insert meat thermometer into thickest part of ham.
Bake uncovered for 1½ to 2 hours or until thermometer registers 135 to 140.
Liberally baste ham with glaze during the last 45 minutes of baking time.
Makes 24 servings.
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