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Cranberry Week: Cranberry Dijon Ham

A ham coated in a cranberry dijon sauce perfect for the holidays.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Course: Ham
Servings: 6 -8 servings
Calories:
Author: NicholeL

Ingredients

for the sauce:

  • 2 cups fresh cranberries
  • ¼ cup water
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoon prepared dijon mustard

For the ham:

  • 3 pound fully cooked ham
  • fresh cranberries for garnish

Instructions

  • 1. Combine the cranberries and water in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook for 3-5 minutes or until the cranberries begin to pop.
  • 2. Remove from the heat and stir in the brown sugar, apple cider vinegar and prepared dijon mustard. Taste, adding more sugar or vinegar if needed.
  • 3. Puree with an immersion blender or transfer to a blender to puree until smooth.
  • 4. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Place the ham in a roasting pan (or create one using a wire cooling rack and large baking dish) Use a sharp knife to score diagonal lines in the ham (in both directions, creating an ‘x’) and brush with the cranberry mixture.
  • 5. Use a sharp knife to score diagonal lines in the ham (in both directions, creating an ‘x’) and brush with the cranberry mixture.
  • 6. Bake for 1 hour, basting with additional cranberry dijon mixture every 20 minutes, or until the ham is heated through.
  • 7. Slice and arrange the ham on a platter, arranging additional cranberries around the slices.
  • 8. Warm up the remaining cranberry mixture, transfer to a small dish and serve along side the ham.