Christmas Ham With Apple Cider Glaze
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Christmas Ham With Apple Cider Glaze
Description
The recipe starts by simmering apple cider with cinnamon sticks over low heat for about two hours to reduce it to a thick, concentrated glaze. A fully cooked ham is placed in a roasting pan and brushed several times with a mixture of the reserved cider reduction, Dijon mustard, honey, and warming spices including cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. The ham is baked at 350°F for 15 minutes per pound, uncovered for the last 30 minutes to allow the glaze to caramelize. After baking, the ham is rested before slicing.
This glaze imparts a sweet, spiced flavor to the ham's exterior while keeping the interior tender and moist. The dish can be served with cranberry sauce to add a tart contrast. Leftovers can be stored refrigerated for up to 3-5 days and the ham bone is suitable for making soups like Split Pea and Ham Soup, extending the use of the roast.
This recipe is suitable for a festive meal centerpiece, providing a balanced blend of sweet and savory flavors with traditional holiday spices.
Ingredients
- 64 ounces apple cider
- 2 cinnamon stick
- 4-5 pounds ham we used a tavern ham for this recipe but a spiral ham works great too, fully cooked
- 1/3 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon cloves ground
- cranberry sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Place cider and cinnamon sticks in a large sauce pan and simmer over medium-low heat for 2 hours or until reduced to about 2-3 cups of liquid. Stir occassionaly. Remove reduction from heat and set aside.
- Preheat oven to 350-degrees F. Place ham in a greased roasting pan. Set aside 1 cup of the cider and pour the remaining cider reduction over the ham. Combine reserved 1 cup of cider reduction, dijon mustard, honey, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves in a bowl and mix well. Brush over ham 3-4 times throughout the baking process. Cover and place ham in the oven for 15 minutes per pound of ham (if 5 pounds, cook 75 minutes). Uncover ham last 30 minutes of baking.
- Remove ham from the oven and allow to rest 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with cranberry sauce (optional).
Notes
- Serve the ham with orange or raspberry cranberry sauce for added flavor contrast.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days.
- Save the ham bone to make flavorful soups like Split Pea and Ham Soup or Ham and Bean Soup.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 559 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 559kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 40g | 80% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 112mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 2256mg | 94% |
| Potassium | 718mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 25g | 50% |
| Vitamin A | 6IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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