Orange Pepper Jelly Glazed Ham slathered with a sticky, sweet, and savory glaze will be the center of attention on your holiday table! Turn any meal into a celebration with this easy recipe for warm, glazed ham, and watch the outstanding reviews come in.
This show-stopping ham recipe is delicious served with Stuffed Baked Potatoes, Southern-Style Green Beans and warm buttery Garlic Rolls.
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The holidays for my family are always special. They mean fun times and they also mean everyone gathers around food. We observe long-held traditions, including recipes that bring back beautiful memories.
Glazed ham is a must-make recipe for any family celebration. Over the years, I’ve honed my skill at making juicy, flavorful ham, and I’m thrilled to share this new recipe.
This recipe features just a few key ingredients but offers lots of flavor. The taste will remind you of orange marmalade, making it the perfect choice for Easter, Christmas, Thanksgiving, or just because!
What Goes Into This Recipe For Baked Ham
- Ham: Fully cooked, bone-in hams tend to have enhanced flavor, retain moisture, and are traditional all the way around. I like to use a spiral ham that’s been smoked.
- Red Pepper Jelly: The sweet and spicy flavors of red bell peppers with sugar and vinegar, making it a versatile and flavorful jelly for this recipe.
- White Wine or Chicken Stock: The choice between white wine and chicken stock depends on your taste preferences, but both yield amazing results.
- Oranges: You’ll use this citrus fruit’s fresh orange juice and zest to create the glaze.
- Cinnamon: Adds a warm, sweet, and slightly spicy flavor (but not overly hot).
- Ground Ginger: The perfect spice to add, thanks to its citrusy undertones and mild sweetness.
Donya’s Success Tip
Line the roast pan with foil, then place the ham bone side down. Gently separate the slices of the ham so that the glaze will seep into each nook and cranny while baking.
How To Make Baked Glazed Ham
Making a glazed ham is easier than you think! There are just a few simple steps:
Step One: Unwrap the ham and discard all the wrapping and the “seasoning pack” that comes with it. Place the ham cut side down in a roasting pan or deep casserole dish.
Step Two – Cover the ham tightly with aluminum foil. Place it in the oven to be thoroughly heated.
Step Three – In the meantime, make the glaze by zesting and juicing the orange. Add orange zest, juice, and all other ingredients to a small saucepan. Reduce the liquid by half until the sauce is thick and syrupy.
Step Four – Use a brush to glaze the ham every 10-15 minutes during the last 30 minutes of cooking. If you don’t have brush, you can slowly pour the glaze over the ham.
Step Five – Remove the ham from the oven and place it on a rack or serving platter. Spoon over any additional mixture of drippings or orange glaze. Enjoy!
What To Serve With Orange and Pepper Jelly Glazed Ham
The possibilities are endless for yummy side dishes to serve with glazed ham. For the holidays, here are a few of my favorites:
Common Questions With Answers
Leftover ham can be stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Glazed ham can be frozen in freezer-safe containers for up to 3 months.
One of the most brilliant ways to use leftover ham is to turn it into Southern Ham Salad. You can turn leftovers into something spectacular with a few simple ingredients and a food processor! You can also make delicious sandwiches piled high on your favorite bread and slathered with mayonnaise and mustard. YUM!
You can use orange marmalade, jelly, or orange preserves.
I like to serve a spiral cut ham on a platter with orange slices, fresh rosemary sprigs, and a side of honey or maple syrup for an extra sweet drizzle.
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If you tried this Orange Pepper Jelly Glazed Ham Recipe or any other recipe, please leave a 🌟 star rating and let me know how it went in the comments below. Thanks!
Ingredients
- 1 9- 10 pound bone-in fully cooked ham
- ¾ cup white wine or chicken stock
- 1 8 ounce jarred red pepper jelly
- 2 tablespoons orange zest
- ¼ cup orange juice
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
- Heat oven to 325 degrees.
- Remove ham from wrapping and discard it and seasoning packet. Place ham, cut side down in a roasting pan. Trim any excess fat. Cover tightly with foil and place in the oven. Cook for 1 hour and 30 minutes.
- While ham is baking, make the glaze. To a small saucepot, add wine, red pepper jelly, orange zest and juice, cinnamon, and ginger. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Cook until reduced by half.
- Remove tin foil from ham. Baste ham with glaze and place back in the oven for 15 minutes. Glaze ham a second time and continue to cook for 15 more minutes. Remove ham from oven and let rest for 15 minutes.
- Slice ham from bone and place on serving platter. Spoon over additional drippings and glaze if desired.
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Laurie
My family LOVES all of your recipes !! This one is no different, it is a huge success !! Made it ahead for Easter next Sunday !! Thank you !! Have a blessed Easter !!
Laurie! Thank you. This means the world to me.
I am thrilled you’ll a little “Southern Soul”on your table for Easter.
Enjoy.❤️
~Donya
Dorinda Malloy
Which red pepper jelly do you use? Is it a hot red pepper jelly?
Donya
Hey Dorinda!
I like to use a pepper jelly with a little kick to it, but you can choose whichever you want it’s all personal preference. I hope you enjoy the recipe!
~Donya
Shawn Walters
What changes would you make to this recipe if you wanted to use a 3 lb boneless smoked ham instead?
Donya
Hey Shawn,
Thank you so much for your amazing rating! That’s a great question, if you are using a 3 lb boneless ham I would cut the other ingredients in the recipe to 1/3. The new measurements would be 1/4 of white wine/chicken stock, 1/3 jar red pepper jelly, 2 teaspoons of orange zest, 2 tablespoons of orange juice, and just a pinch of cinnamon and ginger. I really hope this is helpful, and that you enjoy the recipe!
~Donya