Perfect Brown Sugar Dijon Glazed Ham Recipe with Easy Spiced Cherry Sauce
A quick and easy brown sugar Dijon glazed ham with a tangy, spiced cherry sauce that balances sweet and savory flavors, perfect for holiday dinners or family meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: 10-12 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- Bone-in fully cooked ham (about 8-10 pounds)
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 cup frozen or canned tart cherries
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 cup water
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Place the roasting rack in your pan.
- Score the ham’s surface in a diamond pattern about 1/2 inch deep using a sharp knife.
- Make the glaze by combining brown sugar, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, cinnamon, and ground cloves in a bowl. Stir until smooth and glossy.
- Place the ham on the rack, flat side down. Brush a generous layer of glaze all over the ham, including the scored cuts.
- Cover the ham loosely with foil and roast for about 1 hour 30 minutes, basting with more glaze every 20 minutes. Remove the foil in the last 30 minutes to let the glaze caramelize to a sticky, deep amber crust. Tent with foil if browning too fast.
- While the ham roasts, prepare the spiced cherry sauce by combining tart cherries, honey, grated ginger, cinnamon, ground cloves, and water in a small saucepan.
- Simmer the sauce over medium-low heat for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cherries break down and the sauce thickens slightly. Adjust sweetness or spice as desired.
- Once the ham reaches an internal temperature of 140°F (60°C), remove from oven and let it rest for 15 minutes before slicing.
- Serve ham slices with a generous spoonful of spiced cherry sauce on the side.
Notes
Use multiple thin layers of glaze for a sticky crust. Score the ham shallowly to avoid drying out the meat. Keep oven temperature moderate to prevent burning. Use a meat thermometer to ensure perfect doneness. Simmer cherry sauce gently to avoid bitterness. Let ham rest before slicing. Save pan drippings for gravy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz (113g) sliced h
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 900
- Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 14
- Protein: 22
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