For my Holiday Ham this year I decided to make this Brown Sugar and Cherry Glaze instead of the Brown Sugar Glaze I usually use. It was so good, I think I have a new favorite.
This glaze recipe is enough for a 10 lb ham. You might need to adjust the quantity of each ingredient if your ham is smaller or larger in size. This amount of glaze has served me well for hams between 9-12 lbs.
How do I bake Ham
Put 1/2 cup of water in the bottom of a baking dish. Brush 1/3 cup of the glaze on the ham. Cover ham in heavy-duty foil and bake. Halfway through the baking process, brush another 1/3 cup on the ham and continue to bake.
Several factors come into play when determining how long to bake your ham. For a fully cooked ham, you will want to bake it at 350°F for 10 minutes per pound. To be safe, you should always defer to the directions on the package.
Your ham will be ready when the internal temperature reaches approximately 140°F.
Many hams you purchase at the grocery store include some sort of glaze in a little plastic pouch. While many of them are pretty good, nothing beats a homemade ham glaze, especially this Brown Sugar and Cherry Glaze for your Holiday Ham.
I like to glaze my ham about every 30 minutes when cooking my ham low and slow. I usually start my ham at 225°F for 2 hours, then crank it up to 300°F or so till the internal temperature reaches 140°F. This is my preferred method but feel free to cook your ham however you feel comfortable.
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You will need the following ingredients to make this Brown Sugar and Cherry Ham Glaze recipe (see recipe card for quantities): Cherry Preserves, Packed Brown Sugar, Balsamic Vinegar, Dijon Mustard and Fresh Thyme.
How to Make Brown Sugar and Cherry Ham Glaze
- In a small saucepan, bring all the ingredients to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat, and simmer 3 to 5 minutes or until slightly thickened.
- Cook the ham according to package directions, basting with glaze every 30 minutes. The ham is ready when it reaches an internal temperature of 140°F.
Recipe Video
Brown Sugar and Cherry Ham Glaze
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Ingredients
- 1 ½ Cups Cherry Preserves
- ¼ Cup Packed Brown Sugar
- 2 Tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
- 2 Tbsp Dijon Mustard
- 2 Tsp Fresh Thyme, chopped
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, bring all the ingredients to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat, simmer 3 to 5 minutes or until slightly thickened.
- Cook the ham according to package directions, basting with glaze every 30 minutes. The ham is ready when it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
Recipe Video
I just love this glaze. It is the best one I have ever made for my ham.
This Brown Sugar and Cherry Ham Glaze is the best glaze that I have ever made. It was great with my thanksgiving ham. The cherry preserves makes this glaze the amazing flavour that it is.