Best 5 Praline Glaze For Ham Recipes

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Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a Southern classic — Praline Glaze for Ham! This irresistible glaze adds a touch of sweetness and a delightful crunch to your holiday ham, leaving your guests craving for more. With its blend of brown sugar, butter, pecans, and a hint of vanilla, this glaze is guaranteed to elevate your ham to a whole new level of deliciousness. This article not only provides you with the classic Praline Glaze recipe but also offers variations to suit different preferences. Try the Bourbon Praline Glaze for an extra kick of flavor, the Spicy Praline Glaze for a touch of heat, or the Maple Praline Glaze for a more delicate sweetness. Each recipe includes step-by-step instructions, cooking time, and serving size to ensure perfect results every time. Whether you're a seasoned chef or new to the kitchen, this article has everything you need to create a showstopping glazed ham that will steal the spotlight at your next special occasion.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

PRALINE GLAZED HAM



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Provided by Christin Mahrlig

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 large ham, (bone-in (I use spiral cut))
3/4 cup pure maple syrup
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons butter, (melted)
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 275 degrees.
  • Wrap ham completely in heavy duty aluminum foil and place in a roasting pan.
  • If ham is not sliced, use a knife to cut a crosshatch pattern, only going about 1/4-inch deep. This will help keep the glaze on the ham.
  • Bake for about 2 1/2 hours. The ham is already fully cooked, but you want it to reach an internal temperature of 120 degrees.
  • Combine all ingredients for glaze in a medium bowl and mix well.
  • Remove ham from oven and raise oven temp to 400 degrees.
  • Brush glaze all over ham, being sure to get a little between the slices.
  • Place ham back in oven for 10 minutes. You can keep it loosely wrapped in foil or pull the foil down and away from the ham.
  • Remove ham from oven, baste again and place ham under broiler for a few minutes to get glaze golden brown.

THE BEST HAM GLAZE



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A perfectly glazed ham is often the centerpiece of many holiday celebrations, including Easter and Christmas. Guests swoon over the juicy, savory slices on their plate. The most beautiful ham will have a tangy, sticky-sweet and shiny glaze. After tinkering with many ingredients, we landed on a knock-your-socks-off combination that includes brown sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon and cloves for sweet, warm and slightly smoky notes. Dijon and a splash of apple cider vinegar add tang and zip while soy sauce gives it a great depth of flavor. Rounding out the glaze with brightness are the zest and juice of an orange. We hoped to only brush the ham once during baking, but test after test proved that glazing two more times during the last 30 minutes in the oven brings out the best flavors and creates the most magical sheen.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 4h

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

One 8- to 10-pound fully-cooked bone-in ham
3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
3/4 cup pure maple syrup
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
Zest and juice of 1 navel orange
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Let the ham sit at room temperature for 30 minutes and trim off any skin. If your ham is not a spiral-cut ham, use a sharp paring knife to score through the fat in a diagonal crosshatch pattern without cutting through to the meat.
  • Place the ham, flat side down, on a roasting rack in a roasting pan. Pour 1 cup water into the pan. Bake until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the ham registers 130 degrees F, about 2 hours 30 minutes (about 15 minutes per pound-reduce the time to 10 minutes per pound for a spiral-cut ham).
  • Meanwhile, make the glaze: Whisk the brown sugar, maple syrup, soy sauce, orange zest and juice, Dijon, vinegar, cinnamon, cloves, onion powder and a few grinds of black pepper in a medium saucepan until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, whisking occasionally, then reduce the heat to low and simmer until the glaze has thickened and reduced by half (you should have 1 cup glaze), 20 to 25 minutes. Set aside until the ham is ready.
  • Increase the oven temperature to 425 degrees F. Brush half of the glaze over the ham. If the water in the bottom of the pan has evaporated, add 1 cup water. Return the ham to the oven and roast for 30 minutes, brushing with the remaining glaze every 10 minutes (two more times) before returning to the oven.
  • Let the ham cool for 15 minutes before thinly slicing.

MAPLE-PECAN GLAZED HAM



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Maple syrup is reduced to concentrate its lovely flavor. Then it is spiced up to create a delicious glaze for ham, which browns up to a rich color. It is a wonderful treatment from the usual pineapple and brown sugar glaze.-Nancy Mueller, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h40m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 fully cooked bone-in ham (7 to 9 pounds)
1 cup maple syrup
1/3 cup finely chopped pecans
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice

Steps:

  • Trim off the skin of the ham and about 1/4 in. of fat. Score the surface of the ham, making diamond shapes 1/4 in. deep. Place the ham, fat side up, on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 2 hours., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring syrup to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until reduced to 3/4 cup. Remove from the heat. Stir in the pecans, mustard, orange zest and allspice., Baste ham with some of the glaze; bake 30-60 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 140°, basting occasionally with remaining glaze. Let stand for 15 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 93mg cholesterol, Sodium 1135mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 31g protein.

BOURBON AND PRALINE HAM



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It's impossible to describe the flavor of this ham. I use dark brown sugar when I do this and real maple syrup. This is my Easter ham, Christmas ham and, if I do a ham for Thanksgiving, it's my Thanksgiving ham. The marinating time is included in the preparation time. The ham itself is really simple and easy to prepare.

Provided by TPubmgjbd

Categories     Ham

Time 6h

Yield 1 ham

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 -8 lbs precooked ham, fat on
1 1/2 cups Bourbon
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
1/2 cup pecan halves

Steps:

  • Score ham.
  • Place ham in a large sealable plastic bag and pour bourbon over ham.
  • Marinate for 2 to 3 hours (I have left it marinating overnight with excellent results).
  • Pour off bourbon, reserving for later, and bake ham at 325 degrees for 2 hours.
  • Melt butter.
  • Stir in reserved bourbon marinade, maple syrup, brown sugar and chopped pecans.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Pour glaze over ham and brush with a pastry brush.
  • Decorate with pecan halves and bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 7162.3, Fat 253.9, SaturatedFat 73.4, Cholesterol 1476.3, Sodium 41498.3, Carbohydrate 338.9, Fiber 10, Sugar 301.6, Protein 617.2

CHRISTMAS HONEY PRALINE HAM



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The perfect ham for Christmas. This delicious ham is injected with honey praline sauce then baked and topped with pineapple slices and cherries. This ham will receive applause for its beautiful presentation as well as the irresistible flavor.

Provided by A Taste of Brooklyn

Categories     Ham

Time 2h30m

Yield 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (8 -10 lb) fully cooked fully cooked bone-in smoked ham
6 whole cloves
16 ounces original creole honey praline ham kit
3 tablespoons clover honey
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 (3 ounce) canister cinnamon-sugar dry rub seasonings (supplied with marinade)
1/4 cup pineapple juice
1 (15 ounce) can pineapple slices
maraschino cherry
toothpick

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F Wash the ham under cold water then pat dry with paper towel. With a sharp knife, score the surface with shallow diagonal cuts, making diamond shapes in a checkerboard pattern at one-inch intervals. Insert the cloves into diamonds.
  • In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the praline sauce, honey, salt and pepper and heat until the syrup is thin and runny. Place the ham into a roasting pan fatty side up. Inject warm praline sauce deep into the ham, injecting in various spots, up to 2 ounces per pound. Cover with foil and bake for 1 hour and 30 minute.
  • In a bowl, combine the dry rub and pineapple juice. Remove foil from ham, pour pineapple mixture over ham, arrange the pineapple slices and cherries on ham and secure with tooth picks. Place back in oven, uncovered for 30 to 45 min or until a meat thermometer reads 140°F; periodically ladling drippings back over ham every 7 minute.
  • Remove ham from oven and let rest covered for 15 min, basting periodically to keep outside moist before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 657.3, Fat 35.5, SaturatedFat 11.8, Cholesterol 208.3, Sodium 5426.4, Carbohydrate 14.5, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 8.3, Protein 70.3

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will ensure that your glaze has the best flavor and texture.
  • Make sure your ham is fully cooked before glazing it. Otherwise, the glaze will not adhere properly.
  • Use a pastry brush to apply the glaze evenly to the ham. This will help to create a beautiful, glossy finish.
  • If you are using a pre-made glaze, be sure to heat it according to the package directions. This will help to dissolve the sugar and create a smooth, spreadable glaze.
  • Glaze the ham several times during the cooking process. This will help to keep it moist and flavorful.
  • Let the ham rest for at least 15 minutes before carving. This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the meat.

    Conclusion:

    Praline glaze is a delicious and versatile way to add flavor and moisture to your ham. Whether you are making a simple glazed ham or a more elaborate dish, praline glaze is sure to please everyone at your table. With its sweet, nutty flavor and crunchy texture, praline glaze is the perfect finishing touch for any ham recipe!

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