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Orange Marmalade Glazed Ham Recipe

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This Orange Marmalade Glazed Ham recipe offers a delightful combination of sweet and spiced flavors that perfectly complement a tender, juicy ham. The ham is slow-roasted with aromatic orange juice and warm spices, then finished with a luscious orange marmalade glaze baked to a caramelized perfection. Ideal for special occasions and holiday dinners, this recipe serves 12 and takes just under an hour and a half to prepare.

Ingredients

Ham and Roasting Liquids

  • 2 to 4 pound boneless ham
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1 cinnamon stick (optional)
  • 4 whole cloves (optional)
  • Water to fill roasting pan to 3/4 inch depth

Orange Marmalade Glaze

  • 1 cup orange marmalade (or apricot preserves)
  • 1/3 cup orange juice
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 10 whole cloves
  • Zest of 1 orange
  • 1 navel orange, sliced for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Ham: Remove the ham from the refrigerator about an hour before cooking to bring it to room temperature, ensuring even cooking throughout.
  2. Preheat and Prepare Roasting Pan: Preheat your oven to 325°F. In the bottom of your roasting pan, combine the 1 cup of orange juice, optional cinnamon stick, and whole cloves. Add water to a depth of about 3/4 inch to keep the ham moist during roasting.
  3. Roast the Ham: Place a rack in the roasting pan and set the ham on it. Cover the pan tightly with heavy-duty aluminum foil. Bake the ham for 15 to 18 minutes per pound, or until the internal temperature reaches 140°F.
  4. Make the Orange Marmalade Glaze: While the ham roasts, combine the orange marmalade, 1/3 cup orange juice, brown sugar, white wine vinegar, and Dijon mustard in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir frequently until the brown sugar dissolves.
  5. Spice the Glaze: Add ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground allspice, and whole cloves to the saucepan. Reduce heat to low and simmer gently for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the orange zest, then remove from heat and set aside until ready to use.
  6. Glaze and Caramelize: When the ham reaches 140°F, remove it from the oven and increase the oven temperature to 400°F. Uncover the ham and brush it generously with the prepared glaze. Return the ham to the oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the glaze is lightly caramelized and bubbly.
  7. Rest and Serve: Once caramelized, remove the ham from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes before carving. Garnish with slices of navel orange for a fresh citrus touch.

Notes

  • If your ham is larger than 4 pounds, adjust the cooking time accordingly, maintaining 15 to 18 minutes per pound.
  • Using heavy-duty aluminum foil ensures no moisture escapes during roasting, keeping the ham juicy.
  • Optional spices like cinnamon stick and cloves in the roasting liquid infuse subtle warmth and fragrance.
  • The glaze can be made a day ahead and refrigerated; reheat gently before brushing over the ham.
  • Use a meat thermometer to accurately monitor the ham’s internal temperature for perfect doneness.

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