What’s in this Orange Glazed Ham recipe?
The idea of cooking a holiday ham for my family used to be very intimidating, but I quickly learned it was super simple. My Orange Glazed Ham recipe is nearly fool-proof, and it’s quickly become my go-to recipe for Easter Dinner. For the longest time, my kid’s wouldn’t touch the main courses at holidays, but they absolutely devour this Orange Honey Ham.
Spiral Ham: You can use this glaze on any type of ham, but for this recipe I used a bone-in spiral ham. It’s quick and easy to cook! Brown Sugar: This adds a rich, deep sweetness to the glaze. Be sure to pack it when measuring. You can use dark brown sugar if you want to intensify the flavor. Honey: Honey adds texture and sweetness. Orange Marmalade: Marmalade is perfectly sweet and the perfect consistency. This creates the most delicious orange flavor for our glaze.
Can I use orange juice to make the ham glaze?
When I don’t have orange marmalade, I’ve found that the best substitutes are orange jam or orange juice concentrate. Pro tip: concentrate has a thicker, more syrupy consistency that works better than orange juice when making a ham glaze.
How to Store the glaze
The orange honey ham glaze can be saved if you have extra. Store it in an airtight container in the fridge, for up to a week. Add more to slices of leftover ham when you reheat them. Or you can use it for another pork dish.
How to Store Leftovers
The baked glazed ham should be covered and stored in the refrigerator, for up to 5 days. Eat leftovers cold, straight from the fridge, or you can serve them warm. To reheat, it’s best to reheat slices rather than the whole ham. Cover or wrap slices in aluminum foil, and warm in the oven at 275F. You can also freeze slices, wrapped in foil and placed in freezer-safe bags.
Serving Suggestions
This deliciously sweet and tangy glazed ham is the perfect centerpiece for any holiday feast. I love to serve it for Easter, Thanksgiving, or Christmas dinner, along with plenty of side dishes. My favorite ways to fill out our holiday table are crockpot potatoes, crockpot green bean casserole, homemade Hawaiian rolls, or loaded scalloped potatoes.
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