5.0 from 9 votes
Strawberry-Chipotle Glazed Ham
This spiral strawberry-glazed ham recipe is a showstopper for any holiday celebration.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 10 people
Calories: 964 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Glaze
- 1 pound strawberries , tops trimmed and discarded
- 1/2 to 1 Chipotle Pepper in Adobo Sauce (depending on heat preferences)
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar , packed
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup water
- 5 prigs fresh thyme
Ham
- 8 to 10 pound Spiral-sliced ham
Instructions
Make the Glaze
- Puree cleaned and trimmed strawberries and chipotle pepper in a blender or food processor until smooth. Pour puree into a large pot and stir in brown sugar, honey, water, and thyme sprigs. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring frequently, until glossy and thickened slightly, about 15-20 minutes. Strain mixture through a fine mesh sieve, pressing on solids to extract liquids and strawberry pulp from seeds. Discard solids. You should have about 2 cups of strained glaze.
Cup of Yum
Glaze the Ham and Serve
- Preheat oven to 275 degrees F. Remove all packaging material and wrap ham tightly in foil. Place into a roasting pan, face-side down. Bake 12-15 minutes per pound to heat through to 140 degrees F.
- When 30 minutes baking time remain, unwrap ham and brush glaze all over the outside and between the slices. Bake uncovered for 15 minutes. Glaze ham again and bake for the final 15 minutes, until caramelized and glossy. Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving. If desired, re-warm remaining glaze and serve alongside ham.
Notes
- I've written the sauce on the milder side to accommodate a range of guests; feel free to adjust the amount of chipotle pepper to your individual preferences. I often like to double the glaze to have extra to drizzle over leftover ham slices. (It's also a delicious sauce for Monte Cristo sandwiches!)
Nutrition Information
Calories
964kcal
(48%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
78g
(156%)
Fat
60g
(92%)
Saturated Fat
21g
(105%)
Cholesterol
224mg
(75%)
Sodium
4313mg
(180%)
Potassium
1126mg
(32%)
Sugar
19g
(38%)
Vitamin A
30IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
27.5mg
(31%)
Calcium
44mg
(4%)
Iron
3.5mg
(19%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 964
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 964kcal | 48% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 78g | 156% |
| Fat | 60g | 92% |
| Saturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Cholesterol | 224mg | 75% |
| Sodium | 4313mg | 180% |
| Potassium | 1126mg | 24% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 30IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 27.5mg | 31% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3.5mg | 19% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.