Cherry Glazed Ham
Submitted by teedle
A show-stopping baked ham glazed with cherry pie filling, orange marmalade, and a splash of sherry. Scored, basted, and garnished with whole cherries for a stunning holiday centerpiece.
YIELD
10 servingsPREP
15 minCOOK
2 hrsREADY
2 hrsIf you want a ham that makes people gasp when it hits the table, this is the one.
A 5 to 7 pound ham gets scored in a classic diamond pattern, then basted with a sticky-sweet glaze built from cherry pie filling, orange marmalade, fresh OJ, and a hit of sherry.
The syrup caramelizes into a glossy, jewel-toned crust while the reserved whole cherries get tucked on top as a garnish that doubles as dessert.
Serves 10 to 15, so it’s built for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, or any gathering that calls for a real centerpiece.
Chef Tips
- Score the fat in shallow cuts only; go too deep and you’ll dry out the meat
- Baste every 10 minutes during the final 30 minutes for maximum glaze buildup
- Strain the pie filling carefully and save every drop of that syrup for the glaze
- Let the ham rest 15 minutes after baking so the juices redistribute before carving
Ingredients
Directions
Bake ham.
Thirty minutes before end of baking, remove from oven.
Pour drippings from pan.
Score fat surface lightly in uniform diamond pattern.
Strain pie filling; set cherries aside.
Stir together syrup from pie filling, marmalade, sherry flavoring and orange juice.
Pour syrup mixture on ham.
Continue baking 30 min longer or til ham is done, basting frequently with glaze.
Garnish ham with reserved cherries.
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