Best 6 Cherry Port Glazed Ham Recipes

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**Cherry Port-Glazed Ham: A Delightful Symphony of Sweet and Savory Flavors**

Indulge in a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes your taste buds with its perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors—the Cherry Port-Glazed Ham. This showstopping dish is not only a feast for the eyes but also a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving for more. Imagine juicy and tender ham, lovingly coated in a luscious glaze made from sweet cherries, rich port wine, and a touch of aromatic spices. The glaze caramelizes beautifully in the oven, creating an irresistible crust that adds both texture and flavor to the succulent ham. Served alongside roasted vegetables or a bed of creamy mashed potatoes, the Cherry Port-Glazed Ham becomes the centerpiece of any special occasion, leaving your guests in awe. Discover the secrets behind this culinary gem as we unveil the step-by-step recipe, along with variations and serving suggestions, to create a truly unforgettable dining experience.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CHERRY-PORT GLAZE (COOK'S ILLUSTRATED)



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I made this glaze while preparing a spiral sliced ham in the CI way, see recipe #366252 . I don't much care for ruby port, so used tawny port and also light brown sugar. I reduced the pepper to 1/2 tsp., use more if you wish.A key to this recipe is the quality of cherry preserves. I used preserves from the Kedainiu konservu fabrikas, which contain 35% cherries and no preservatives. I found these at a large ethnic grocery.

Provided by duonyte

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 40m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup ruby red port wine
1/2 cup cherry preserves
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/2-1 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 -6 tablespoons ham drippings, from baked ham

Steps:

  • Simmer the port in a small saucepan over medium heat until it is reduced to 2 tablespoons, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the brown sugar, cherry preserves, and ground pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is thick, syrupy and reduced to 1 cup, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • To use as glaze, bake your ham until it reached an internal temperature of 100 degrees.
  • Remove ham from oven and increase oven temperature to 350 degrees.
  • Cut open the oven bag (if using the CI method) and roll back the sides to expose the ham.
  • Brush ham with about one-third of the glaze (a silicone brush is highly recommended).
  • Return to the oven until the glaze becomes sticky, about 10 minutes.
  • Remove ham from the oven, transfer to a cutting board, and brush te entire ham with another third of the glaze. (If the glaze has thickened, just reheat it briefly).
  • Let the ham rest, loosely covered with foil, for 15 minutes.
  • Heat the remaining third of the glaze with 4 to 6 tablespoons of the ham juices, until it forms a thick but fluid sauce. Pass the sauce with the ham.
  • Note: I think this recipe makes enough for probably six people, at best, but did not really measure it out after adding the juices. Also, I found the ham juices very salty, and would probably use just two or three spoons of ham drippings, and low-sodium broth or water for the rest.

GLAZED HAM WITH CHERRY SAUCE



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Every time I serve this delicious smoked ham with its festive cherry sauce, I hear rave reviews. The glaze adds an impressive, glossy shine and gives the ham especially nice flavor.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h40m

Yield 18 servings (4 cups sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 fully cooked bone-in ham (about 10 pounds)
GLAZE:
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1 cup cherry or cranberry juice
SAUCE:
6 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
2 cups unsweetened apple juice
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) pitted tart cherries, drained
12 to 16 drops red food coloring, optional

Steps:

  • Place ham on a rack in large roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 3 hours., In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, cornstarch and mustard. Stir in cherry juice until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Spoon over ham. Bake 20-30 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 140°. Remove from the oven; keep warm. , For cherry sauce, in a large saucepan, combine the brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon and cloves. Stir in apple juice and vinegar until smooth. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat. Stir in cherries and food coloring if desired; heat through. Serve with ham.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 437 calories, Fat 24g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 89mg cholesterol, Sodium 1713mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 31g protein.

BAKED HAM WITH SPICED CHERRY GLAZE



Baked Ham with Spiced Cherry Glaze image

Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h40m

Yield 8 servings, 1 cup glaze

Number Of Ingredients 11

Nonstick spray
1(5-pound) boneless ready-to-eat ham
1/2 cup water or white wine
1 cup cherry preserves
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish (creamy)
1 tablespoon packed light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 lemon, zested and juiced

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a roasting pan with foil and spray it with nonstick spray.
  • Score the top and sides of the ham with a small sharp knife in a crisscross pattern. Put the ham in the pan, pour 1/2 cup water or white wine into the bottom of the pan and bake, covered loosely with a tent of foil, 45 to 60 minutes.
  • To make the glaze, combine the preserves, horseradish, brown sugar, cinnamon, cumin, cardamom, salt, and lemon juice in a medium bowl. Transfer the cherry mixture to a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Boil until the glaze is slightly thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in the lemon zest.
  • Remove the ham from the oven and brush the top with 1/4 cup of the glaze. Bake, uncovered, until the ham is hot and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center registers 140 degrees F, about 20 minutes longer. Remove the ham from the oven to a cutting board and let stand 10 minutes before slicing. Arrange the sliced ham on a serving platter and serve with the reserved glaze.

BAKED HAM WITH CHERRY SAUCE



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There's nothing I'd rather serve for Easter dinner or another springtime occasion than succulent baked ham. My recipe features a rub that adds flavor to the meat plus a delicious cherry sauce with a hint of almond. - Lavonn Bormuth, Westerville, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 fully cooked bone-in ham (6 to 8 pounds)
1 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon ground mustard
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup cold water
1 can (15 ounces) pitted dark sweet cherries, undrained
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Place ham on a rack in a roasting pan. Using a sharp knife, score surface of ham with 1/4-in.-deep cuts in a diamond pattern. Mix brown sugar, syrup and mustard; rub over ham and press into cuts. Bake, covered, until a thermometer reads 140°, 1-3/4 to 2 hours., In a small saucepan, mix cornstarch, sugar and water until smooth. Add cherries; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in lemon juice and almond extract. Serve warm with ham.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 100mg cholesterol, Sodium 1198mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 34g protein.

CHERRY HAM GLAZE



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This cherry ham glaze give any ham a delicious, sweet, and slightly tart taste. I glazed a ham for Thanksgiving with this, and my company couldn't get enough of it. I was out of ham by the next day!

Provided by DTINUSA

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Ham Glaze Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons water
¼ cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 (12 ounce) jar cherry preserves
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Stir together water, vinegar, corn syrup, preserves, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 2 minutes.
  • Brush 1/4 to 1/3 cup of this glaze over your ham about 30 minutes before it is finished baking. Stir any ham drippings into the remaining glaze and serve alongside the sliced ham.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 88.2 calories, Carbohydrate 22 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 11.3 mg, Sugar 14.5 g

CHERRY AND PORT GLAZED HAM



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When you're feeding a crowd, this is your go-to recipe...a pre-cooked spiral ham with a make-ahead sweet and savory glaze. Delish!

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon cornstarch
3 1/2 cups Swanson® Chicken Stock (Regular or Unsalted)
2 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup chopped shallots
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
1 cup port or other sweet red wine
1 package (5 ounces) dried cherries (about 1 cup)
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 turkey size oven bag
1 unglazed fully-cooked bone-in spiral-sliced ham (about 9 pounds)

Steps:

  • Stir the cornstarch and stock in a small bowl until the mixture is smooth.
  • Heat the butter in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook until tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in the allspice and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Increase the heat to medium-high. Stir the wine, cherries and brown sugar in the skillet and heat to a boil. Reduce the heat to low. Cook until the mixture is slightly thickened, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir the cornstarch mixture in the skillet. Cook and stir until the mixture boils and thickens.
  • Place the oven bag into a large roasting pan at least 2 inches deep. Place the ham into the oven bag. Pour the cherry glaze over the ham. Close the oven bag with the nylon tie. Cut 6 (1/2-inch) slits in the top of the oven bag. Tuck the ends of the bag under to seal.
  • Bake at 250°F. for 1 1/2 hours or until the ham is heated through. Remove the ham from the oven bag to a serving platter. Spoon some of the cherry glaze over the ham. Serve the remaining cherry glaze with the ham.
  • • Make-Ahead: The cherry glaze can be made in advance. Prepare as directed and let cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Reheat the glaze in a 3-quart saucepan over medium heat until heated through, stirring occasionally. Serve with the ham as directed above.
  • With Swanson Chicken Stock:
  • Serving size 1 serving;
  • Calories 189;
  • Total Fat 6g;
  • Saturated Fat 2g;
  • Cholesterol 49mg;
  • Sodium 1200mg;
  • Total Carbohydrate 9g;
  • Dietary Fiber 0g;
  • Protein 22g

Tips:

  • To ensure the ham is cooked evenly, use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature. Ham is safe to consume when it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
  • For a crispy, caramelized glaze, baste the ham frequently with the cherry port glaze during the last 30 minutes of baking.
  • If you don't have a cherry port reduction, you can use a store-bought cherry preserves or cranberry sauce as a substitute.
  • Serve the ham with a variety of sides, such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a green salad.
  • Leftover ham can be used in a variety of dishes, such as sandwiches, soups, or casseroles.

Conclusion:

This cherry port glazed ham is a delicious and impressive dish that is perfect for any special occasion. The sweet and tangy glaze, combined with the tender and juicy ham, creates a flavor combination that is sure to please everyone at the table. The ham can be prepared ahead of time, making it a great option for busy hosts and hostesses. With its elegant presentation and delicious flavor, this ham is sure to be the star of any meal.

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