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🍖 Classic Holiday Sliced Ham Recipe | Pineapple, Cherries & Apricot Glaze | Holiday Dinner Favorite!

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Classic Holiday Sliced Ham

Cultural Context

Classic Holiday Sliced Ham is a staple in American holiday feasts, particularly during Christmas and Easter celebrations. Traditionally, families gather to share this dish, often accompanied by sides like mashed potatoes and green beans. The sweet and savory glaze enhances the ham's flavor, making it a centerpiece of festive meals. Variations exist globally, with different glazes and spices reflecting local tastes.

AmericanUSmain
90 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2.5 lb cooked ham
1/2 cup apricot jam
rice vinegar
dijon mustard
honey
chicken broth
pineapple
cherries

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Agave syrup is a vegan alternative.

mustard

🥗Healthier: Dijon mustard

💰Cheaper: yellow mustard

Dijon adds a gourmet touch.

pineapple juice

🥗Healthier: orange juice

💰Cheaper: apple juice

Orange juice provides a citrus flavor.

1

Preheat the oven to 375°F.

2

In a bowl, mix apricot jam, rice vinegar, dijon mustard, and honey to create a glaze.

3

Cut the ham in half and slice it into 1/4 inch thick pieces.

4

Add a little chicken broth to the bottom of the roasting pan to keep the ham moist.

5

Layer the sliced ham in the pan, adding pineapple pieces in between the slices.

6

Drizzle the apricot glaze over the ham, ensuring it seeps between the slices.

7

Top the ham with cherries.

8

Cover the ham with foil to prevent drying out.

9

Bake in the oven for about 30 minutes, or 15 minutes per pound, until heated through.

10

Optionally, broil the ham for a few minutes to brown the top.

Cooking Techniques

bakingglazing

Equipment Needed

roasting panmixing bowlsharp knife

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milksoy

Also Known As

Baked HamGlazed Ham

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