Best 12 Ham With Cranberry Sauce Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our exquisite Ham with Cranberry Sauce, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This classic dish, often served during festive occasions, is a harmonious blend of savory ham, tangy cranberry sauce, and a medley of aromatic spices. Explore a trio of delectable recipes that showcase the versatility of this dish.

**1. Classic Ham with Cranberry Sauce:** Experience the timeless tradition of a perfectly roasted ham, glazed with a luscious cranberry sauce. This recipe provides step-by-step instructions to achieve a tender and juicy ham, complemented by a homemade cranberry sauce bursting with vibrant flavors.

**2. Slow-Cooker Ham with Cranberry Sauce:** Discover the convenience of slow cooking with this hassle-free recipe. Simply place the ham in a slow cooker, surrounded by a flavorful combination of spices and cranberry sauce. Let your kitchen aroma fill with the enticing scent as the ham cooks to perfection, resulting in fall-off-the-bone tenderness.

**3. Ham and Cranberry Sauce Sliders:** Transform your classic ham and cranberry sauce into a party favorite with these delightful sliders. Prepare miniature buns filled with tender ham, a dollop of tangy cranberry sauce, and a hint of creamy cheese. These bite-sized treats are perfect for gatherings, game days, or a fun family meal.

Whichever recipe you choose, embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you and your loved ones craving for more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CRANBERRY GLAZED HAM



Cranberry Glazed Ham image

That show-stopping entree you've been hoping for is right here, and it only takes five ingredients to make. The sweet and tangy cranberry glaze pairs beautifully with succulent ham. -Joni Peterson, Wichita, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h40m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 boneless fully cooked ham (5 pounds)
1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons ground mustard

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Line a roasting pan with foil. Place ham on a rack in prepared pan. Bake, covered, 1 hour., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, whisk remaining ingredients until blended. Remove 1 cup mixture for glaze; reserve remaining mixture for sauce. Brush ham with some of the glaze mixture. Bake, uncovered, until a thermometer reads 140°, 35-45 minutes, brushing every 10 minutes with remaining glaze., Warm reserved sauce mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally; serve with ham.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 1485mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 26g protein.

GRANDMOTHER B'S SAUCE FOR HAM



Grandmother B's Sauce for Ham image

This recipe has been in the family for years. We always make this for Easter dinner.

Provided by Maryet Mann

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

Time 20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ (16 ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce
1 ½ tablespoons jellied cranberry sauce
½ cup brown sugar
1 orange, juiced and zested
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1 tablespoon honey
2 whole cloves

Steps:

  • Stir both amounts of cranberry sauce, brown sugar, orange juice, orange zest, lemon juice, mustard, honey, and cloves in a saucepan and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and boil until cranberry sauce has melted, brown sugar has dissolved, and the glaze is thickened, 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87.7 calories, Carbohydrate 22.5 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 28.4 mg, Sugar 21.9 g

MUSTARD & CRANBERRY GLAZED HAM



Mustard & Cranberry Glazed Ham image

My delicious glaze uses only four ingredients. It's a simple way to ensure your ham will be the showstopper on your holiday table. -Nella Parker, Hersey, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h5m

Yield 12 servings (4 cups sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 fully cooked bone-in ham (6 to 8 pounds)
Whole cloves
3 cans (14 ounces each) jellied or whole-berry cranberry sauce
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1-1/2 cups dry red wine or chicken broth
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Place ham on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. If desired, score the surface of the ham, making diamond shapes 1/2 in. deep. Insert cloves into the surface. Loosely cover ham with foil; bake 1-1/2 hours. , In a large saucepan, combine cranberry sauce, brown sugar and wine. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes or until slightly thickened. Remove from the heat; whisk in mustard., Pour 2 cups cranberry mixture over ham. Bake 20-30 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 140°. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with remaining sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 99mg cholesterol, Sodium 1310mg sodium, Carbohydrate 65g carbohydrate (51g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 33g protein.

BAKED FRESH HAM WITH APPLE-CRANBERRY SAUCE



Baked Fresh Ham with Apple-Cranberry Sauce image

Provided by Tyler Florence

Time 2h15m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

5 to 6-pound fresh ham
Extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 apples, split in 1/2
2 cups cranberries, (if not fresh, frozen is fine)
1 cinnamon stick
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon pickling spice
1 tablespoon black mustard seeds
2 tablespoons sugar
1 (1-inch) piece ginger
1 1/2 cups apple juice
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
  • Score fat and put ham, fat side up, in a roasting pan. Rub with extra-virgin olive oil and season with plenty of salt and pepper all over. Cover loosely with foil and roast for 2 hours. Remove foil and roast for final hour uncovered.
  • In a large saucepan add all the sauce ingredients and simmer for 25 minutes until apples are almost falling apart and the sauce is fragrant. Remove cinnamon stick, bay leaf, and ginger then puree in a blender until completely smooth. Serve with baked fresh ham.

QUICK AND EASY SKILLET HAM SLICES WITH CRANBERRY-GINGER SAUCE



Quick and Easy Skillet Ham Slices With Cranberry-Ginger Sauce image

This makes a wonderful quick meal that takes only minutes to put together, the sauce amounts listed is enough for 2-3 ham slices, you may double or triple for more slices --- I have even made this using grape jelly in place of the cranberry sauce, if desired you may brown the ham slices on both sides before adding to the sauce, this is *very* good! :)

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Ham

Time 12m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 tablespoons butter
1 (14 ounce) can whole cranberry sauce (can use jellied cranberry sauce but the whole is better)
1 -2 green onion, chopped
2 -3 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 slices cooked ham (can use more)

Steps:

  • In a skillet melt the butter over medium heat.
  • Add in whole cranberry sauce, green onions, water, mustard, brown sugar, ginger and black pepper; bring to a boil, mixing constantly then simmer about 3 minutes.
  • Adjust the ginger, brown sugar and pepper to taste if desired.
  • Add in the ham slices and cook for 3-4 minutes.
  • Delicious!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402.9, Fat 9.2, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 22.9, Sodium 206.5, Carbohydrate 83.3, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 80, Protein 1

PINEAPPLE CRANBERRY HAM



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Tired of the same-old, same-old meals for dinner? Try something new tonight with this dish! A sweet and tangy relish of cranberries and pineapple tops these hearty ham steaks, adding lots of flavor and color. Rita Brower - Exeter, CA

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 boneless fully cooked ham steaks (6 ounces each)
1-1/2 teaspoons canola oil
1/2 cup jellied cranberry sauce
1/2 cup undrained crushed pineapple
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • Cut each ham steak in half. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ham in oil in batches until browned and heated through, 3-5 minutes on each side. Set aside and keep warm., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, mash the cranberry sauce; stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until slightly thickened, 3-5 minutes. Serve with ham.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 405 calories, Fat 16g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 2186mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 31g protein.

HAM WITH CRANBERRY SAUCE



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Make and share this Ham With Cranberry Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Charlotte J

Categories     Ham

Time 3h10m

Yield 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 -6 lbs cooked ham
1 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup pineapple-orange juice
1 (1 lb) can jellied cranberry sauce
1/3 cup steak sauce
1 tablespoon salad oil
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons prepared mustard

Steps:

  • Put ham in baking dish and score the top of the ham.
  • Mix 1 cup brown sugar and juice, and brush some of this glaze on top of the ham.
  • Cover with foil and bake at 325 degrees for about 3 hours.
  • Glaze the ham several times during baking.
  • With an electric mixer, combine the jellied cranberry sauce, steak sauce, salad oil, 3 tablespoons brown sugar and mustard.
  • Pour sauce into a pan and heat.
  • Serve hot with the ham.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 445.3, Fat 23, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 118.4, Sodium 94.9, Carbohydrate 24.4, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 23.9, Protein 33.9

EASY HAM WITH CRANBERRY GLAZE



Easy Ham With Cranberry Glaze image

The glaze on this ham is so good! The oven time and glaze amounts are for a 5-pound ham, for a larger ham adjust the cooking time. The ham must be cooked at 325 degrees, not higher.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Ham

Time 1h40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (16 ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon black pepper (optional)
1 (5 lb) ham
1/3 cup water

Steps:

  • Set oven to 325 degrees.
  • In a small saucepan combine the cranberry sauce, brown sugar, fresh orange juice, cloves, cinnamon, allspice and black pepper, if using; heat slowly stirring until smooth.
  • Place the ham on a rack in a shallow roasting pan with 1/3 cup water.
  • Insert a meat thermometer in the ham.
  • Bake until the thermometer reaches 125 degrees (about 1-1/2 to 2 hours).
  • Brush a third of the glaze on the ham 30 minutes before the end of baking time.
  • Spoon on the remaining glaze every 10 minutes (within the 30 minutes).
  • After removing the ham from the oven, let stand for 15 minutes before carving.
  • Delicious!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 610.3, Fat 16.3, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 147.4, Sodium 4325.7, Carbohydrate 50, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 48.6, Protein 63.5

CRANBERRY, HAM AND SWISS CRESCENT ROLLS



Cranberry, Ham and Swiss Crescent Rolls image

Still have leftover cranberry sauce from Thanksgiving? Use it in these sweet-and-savory crescent rolls! They're delicious, super-easy to make and come together in just about 30 minutes.

Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Time 30m

Yield 8 rolls

Number Of Ingredients 5

One 8-ounce tube refrigerated crescent-roll dough
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons cranberry sauce
8 slices Black Forest ham
8 slices Swiss cheese, cut from the short side of a rectangular block, each about 1/4 inch thick
Dijon mustard, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Unroll the crescent roll dough and cut along the perforated lines to separate it into individual triangles. Arrange each triangle on a work surface with the short side closest to you.
  • Place about 1 teaspoon cranberry sauce on each triangle and use the back of a spoon to spread it evenly over the dough, leaving 1 inch of the tip bare. Place a piece of ham on the short side of the dough on top of the cranberry sauce and top with a slice of cheese. Wrap the sides of the ham over the short ends of the cheese to keep it intact.
  • Start from the short side of the dough and roll it up and over to encase the ham and cheese. Place on the prepared baking sheet. Bake until the dough is golden brown and the cheese is slightly oozing, about 15 minutes.
  • Transfer to a serving platter and serve with Dijon mustard.

SPIRAL HAM WITH CRANBERRY GLAZE



Spiral Ham with Cranberry Glaze image

The sweet, tangy glaze that complements this ham looks so pretty, and the cranberry flavor pairs well with the meat. It's been a tradition in my home for as long as I can remember. -Pattie Prescott, Manchester, New Hampshire

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h15m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 bone-in fully cooked spiral-sliced ham (8 pounds)
1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries
1 jar (12 ounces) red currant jelly
1 cup light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

Steps:

  • Place ham on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Cover and bake at 325° for 2-1/2 hours. , Meanwhile, for glaze, combine the remaining ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until cranberries pop, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; set aside. , Uncover ham; bake until a thermometer reads 140°, about 30 minutes longer, basting twice with 1-1/2 cups glaze. Serve remaining glaze with ham.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 439 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 2072mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 41g protein.

HAM WITH BOOZY CRANBERRY & MUSHROOM SAUCE



Ham with boozy cranberry & mushroom sauce image

An easy and decadent way to use up leftover Christmas ham

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Lunch, Side dish, Supper

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tbsp olive oil
a large knob of butter
250g chestnut mushroom , halved
4 tbsp port or red wine
2 rounded tbsp cranberry sauce
150ml hot water
2 clementines , satsumas or mandarins , juice only
1 tsp bouillon powder or ½ chicken stock cube, crumbled
a splash of soy sauce
about leftover cooked ham , cut into chunky slices

Steps:

  • To fry the mushrooms, heat the oil and butter in a frying pan over a high heat until the butter is foaming. Add the mushrooms and fry for 4-5 minutes until they're golden.
  • To make the sauce, pour in the port or wine to deglaze the pan, then lower the heat and stir in the cranberry sauce until dissolved. Pour in the hot water and fruit juice and sprinkle in the bouillon powder or stock cube. Splash in a spoonful or so of soy sauce and stir well. Turn up the heat and boil the sauce rapidly for a few minutes until it reduces slightly.
  • Slide in the ham and heat through for a minute or two. Taste for seasoning and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215 calories, Fat 10 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 8 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 20 grams protein, Sodium 3.04 milligram of sodium

CRANBERRY HAM GLAZE



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This cranberry sauce can be used to pour over ham as a delicious glaze. This is a Thanksgiving traditional dish for my family.

Provided by T Swaim

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

Time 10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (16 ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce
1 cup brown sugar
¼ cup orange juice
½ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground allspice

Steps:

  • Combine cranberry sauce, brown sugar, orange juice, cloves, cinnamon, and allspice in a small saucepan over low heat. Cook, whisking continuously, until brown sugar has melted and sauce is smooth, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.3 calories, Carbohydrate 49.7 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 24.4 mg, Sugar 48.6 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right ham: Look for a fully cooked ham with a bone-in or boneless. The bone-in ham is traditional and provides more flavor, while the boneless ham is easier to carve.
  • Preheat the oven: Before cooking the ham, preheat your oven to the temperature specified in the recipe.
  • Cover the ham: To keep the ham moist, cover it with foil or a baking bag during cooking.
  • Baste the ham: Baste the ham with the cooking juices every 20-30 minutes to keep it moist and flavorful.
  • Use a meat thermometer: To ensure that the ham is cooked to a safe internal temperature of 140°F, use a meat thermometer.
  • Let the ham rest: After cooking, let the ham rest for 15-20 minutes before carving to allow the juices to redistribute.
  • Serve with cranberry sauce: Cranberry sauce is a classic accompaniment to ham. You can make your own cranberry sauce or use a store-bought variety.

Conclusion:

Ham with cranberry sauce is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is also a popular choice for holiday meals. With a little planning, you can easily prepare a delicious ham with cranberry sauce that your family and friends will love. For more information, please read the full recipe linked below.

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