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Sticky apricot baked ham

Juicy baked ham with an easy, sticky apricot glaze is the ultimate centerpiece for your Christmas table. Serve with festive sides for the perfect dinner.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs 20 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 50 mins
Servings: 8 -10
Calories: 408 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 kg (4lb) boneless ham / gammon
  • 1 onion quartered
  • 1 carrot roughly chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1 tbsp peppercorns
  • 2 cups water
For the glaze
  • ¾ cup apricot jam
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2-3 tbsp lemon juice (adjust to your taste preference)
  • pinch of chilli / red pepper flakes
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 tbsp water

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 160°C/320°F.
  2. Place the ham in a roasting dish then add the onion, carrot, garlic, peppercorns and water. Cover tightly with foil then place in the oven.
  3. Bake for 20 minutes per 500g/1lb.
  4. Make the glaze by simmering all the ingredients together in a saucepan until it has the consistency of maple syrup.
  5. Remove the ham from the oven then discard the water and aromatics.
  6. Turn the heat up to 220°C/430°F.
  7. Carefully slice the skin off the ham and discard.
  8. Score the fat with a sharp knife then pour over two thirds of the glaze.
  9. Place the ham back into the oven and allow to caramelize, spooning the glaze over every 5-10 minutes, until the ham is sticky and glossy.
  10. Remove from the oven and allow to rest for at least 20 minutes, but up to an hour, before slicing and serving with the rest of the glaze.

Nutrition Information

Calories 408kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 36g (72%) Fat 28g (43%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Cholesterol 103mg (34%) Sodium 1981mg (83%) Potassium 477mg (14%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 13mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8-10

Amount Per Serving

Calories 408

% Daily Value*

Calories 408kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 36g 72%
Fat 28g 43%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 103mg 34%
Sodium 1981mg 83%
Potassium 477mg 10%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 13mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.