Orange Glazed Ham

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Orange glazed ham is a tasty twist on a classic holiday dish. This recipe takes about 1 hour and 45 minutes from start to finish, with most of that time spent baking in the oven. The sweet and tangy glaze made from brown sugar, honey, and orange marmalade adds amazing flavor to your ham.

You’ll start by preheating your oven and placing the ham in a roasting pan. While it’s heating up, you’ll make the glaze on the stovetop. Then you’ll brush half the glaze on the ham before baking. After an hour, you’ll add the rest of the glaze and finish baking until it’s heated through. The result is a juicy, flavorful ham that will wow your guests.

Exact Ingredients List

Here’s what you’ll need to make this tasty orange glazed ham:

• 1 fully cooked bone-in spiral ham (6 to 8 pounds)
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 cup honey
• 1/2 cup sweet orange marmalade

That’s it! Just four simple ingredients come together to create a wonderful glaze for your holiday ham.

The spiral ham is the star of the show. Look for one that’s 6 to 8 pounds to feed about 10 people.

For the glaze, you’ll mix brown sugar, honey, and orange marmalade. This combo gives you a perfect balance of sweetness and tangy citrus flavor.

Make sure to pack the brown sugar tightly when measuring. And grab a good quality orange marmalade for the best taste.

With these ingredients on hand, you’re all set to make a showstopping glazed ham that your family and friends will love. It’s so easy and delicious!

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the spiral ham in a shallow roasting pan.

Mix the glaze in a saucepan over medium heat. Combine brown sugar, honey, and orange marmalade. Stir until the mixture bubbles, then simmer for 2-3 minutes.

Spoon half the glaze over your ham. Bake uncovered for 1 hour.

After an hour, take the ham out and add the rest of the glaze. Put it back in the oven for 15-30 minutes.

Check that the ham’s internal temperature reaches 140°F (60°C). An 8-pound ham may need extra time.

Let the ham rest for 10 minutes before serving. This helps the juices settle.

Slice the ham and arrange it on a platter. Pour any leftover glaze from the pan over the slices for extra flavor.

Garnish with orange slices or fresh herbs if you like. Your orange-glazed ham is ready to enjoy!

Possible Substitutes List & Recipe Variations

You can easily change up this orange glazed ham recipe to suit your tastes. Here are some tasty options:

Glaze substitutes:

• Apricot jam instead of orange marmalade
• Maple syrup in place of honey
• Light brown sugar instead of dark

Try adding these flavors to the glaze:

• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• Zest of 1 orange

For a boozy twist, add 1/4 cup of bourbon or rum to the glaze mixture. This gives it extra depth.

Don’t have a spiral-cut ham? A bone-in ham works great too. Just score the surface in a diamond pattern before glazing.

To make it even easier, you can use a slow cooker. Cook on low for 4-5 hours, basting every hour.

For a pretty finish, stud the ham with whole cloves in a pattern before baking. Remove them before serving.

Want to make it a complete meal? Roast some baby carrots and potatoes alongside the ham for the last 30 minutes of cooking.

Tips, Tricks & Storing

For the best orange glazed ham, let it rest at room temperature for 30 minutes before cooking. This helps it heat more evenly in the oven.

When baking, place the ham cut-side down. This keeps it moist and lets the glaze seep into the meat better.

Use a meat thermometer to check doneness. The ham is ready when it reaches 140°F (60°C) in the thickest part.

Got leftovers? Store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. You can also freeze slices for up to 2 months.

To reheat, wrap ham in foil and warm in a 300°F (150°C) oven until heated through. Add a splash of water or orange juice to keep it moist.

Try these tasty ways to use leftover ham:
• Dice it for omelets or quiches
• Add to pasta dishes or salads
• Make ham and cheese sliders

For extra flavor, stud the ham with whole cloves before glazing. Remove them before serving.