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Christmas Warm Cranberry-Glazed Baked Ham Slices
Thick slices of savory ham are brushed with a tangy, sweet cranberry and orange glaze and baked until caramelized. The bright acidity of the cranberries perfectly cuts through the richness of the ham, creating a festive and colorful holiday dish. This is an excellent way to serve a traditional holiday flavor profile in a faster, more manageable format.
Thick slices of savory ham are brushed with a tangy, sweet cranberry and orange glaze and baked until caramelized. The bright acidity of the cranberries perfectly cuts through the richness of the ham, creating a festive and colorful holiday dish. This is an excellent way to serve a traditional holiday flavor profile in a faster, more manageable format.
Ingredients
- 100 g Brown sugar
- 8 cup Cornstarch
- 2 tsp Mixed spice
- 480 ml Unsweetened cranberry juice
- 30 cups Fresh lemon juice
- 40 g Fresh cranberries
- 40 g Raisins
- 2 oz Thick-cut ham slices
- 2 tsp Fresh rosemary
Instructions
- In a medium skillet, combine brown sugar, cornstarch, and mixed spice
- Gradually whisk in cranberry juice and lemon juice until smooth, then add cranberries and raisins
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and starts to boil
- Place one slice of ham in a greased baking dish and pour in half of the cranberry sauce
- Top with the second slice of ham and pour over the remaining sauce
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in a preheated 175°C oven for about two thirds of an hour
- Remove the foil and continue baking until the surface is lightly caramelized and the ham is cooked through
- Remove from the oven, garnish with rosemary, slice, and serve
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