Quick Ham

A simple cranberry orange glaze for a delicious ham in no time

A juicy cranberry orange glazed ham on a rustic wooden platter, garnished with fresh cranberries and orange slices.
A juicy cranberry orange glazed ham on a rustic wooden platter, garnished with fresh cranberries and orange slices.

Sweet and tangy.

FAQs

How long to cook?

Bake the ham for about 1 hour at 325°F for best results.

Can I prep ahead?

Yes, you can glaze the ham the night before and refrigerate it.

What sides pair well?

Mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, and a fresh green salad complement the cranberry orange glazed ham perfectly.

Use fresh cranberries for the best glaze flavor.

Can I use frozen ham?
Is this recipe gluten-free?

Yes, this quick glazed ham recipe contains no gluten ingredients.

Ham

Quick cranberry orange glazed ham ready in under an hour

A sliced cranberry orange glazed ham on a wooden cutting board with fresh cranberries scattered around.
A sliced cranberry orange glazed ham on a wooden cutting board with fresh cranberries scattered around.
A golden ham fresh out of the oven, steam rising gently, surrounded by orange slices.
A golden ham fresh out of the oven, steam rising gently, surrounded by orange slices.
A rustic kitchen scene with the glazed ham resting on a platter, garnished with herbs and orange zest.
A rustic kitchen scene with the glazed ham resting on a platter, garnished with herbs and orange zest.
A fork cutting into the tender cranberry orange glazed ham, showing its moist interior.
A fork cutting into the tender cranberry orange glazed ham, showing its moist interior.
A festive table setting featuring the cranberry orange glazed ham as the centerpiece, with warm lighting.
A festive table setting featuring the cranberry orange glazed ham as the centerpiece, with warm lighting.

Ingredients

1 pre-cooked ham (about 2–3 kg)
.1 cup cranberry sauce
.1/2 cup orange juice
.1/4 cup brown sugar
.1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
.1 teaspoon orange zest

Instructions:

1.Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
2.Place ham in a baking dish.
3.Mix cranberry sauce, orange juice, brown sugar, mustard, and orange zest.
4.Brush half the glaze over the ham.
5.Bake for 45–60 minutes, basting with remaining glaze every 15 minutes.
6.Slice and serve

The cranberry orange glazed ham was bursting with flavor and perfect for my holiday dinner!

Amy P.

A close-up shot of a juicy cranberry orange glazed ham on a festive holiday platter.
A close-up shot of a juicy cranberry orange glazed ham on a festive holiday platter.

★★★★★