Zesty Oven-Roasted Cranberry-Dijon Glazed Ham
Zesty Oven-Roasted Cranberry-Dijon Glazed Ham is the ultimate centerpiece for your festive gatherings. This succulent ham, coated in a vibrant cranberry glaze, delivers a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. With its inviting aroma and stunning presentation, this dish is sure to impress your guests at any celebration. Enjoy tender slices of ham drizzled with a rich glaze that captures the spirit of family gatherings and joyful moments.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: Approximately 3 hours
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves about 12 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8–10 lbs bone-in ham
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 1/2 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) and prepare a roasting pan with a rack.
- Remove packaging from the ham, pat dry, and score the surface in a diamond pattern.
- In a bowl, mix cranberry sauce, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and ground cinnamon until well combined. Reserve some for basting.
- Place ham on the rack and brush half of the glaze over it. Reserve remaining glaze for later basting.
- Roast covered loosely with foil for approximately 1 hour per pound, basting every 30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 140°F (60°C).
- Let rest for 15 minutes before slicing and serve with remaining glaze.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (227g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 1300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg