Name: Baked Cranberry Pepper Jelly Spiral Ham
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Ingredients: 1 fully cooked bone-in spiral ham (6 to 8 pounds); 1 cup packed brown sugar; 14 ounce can cranberry sauce; 1 cup pepper jelly

This easy Thanksgiving or Christmas Cranberry Pepper Jelly Baked Spiral Ham is only 4 ingredients and turns out so wonderful! Slow cooker instructions also included!

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This easy Cranberry Pepper Jelly Baked Spiral Ham is so wonderful, I can see why many would think it's only for Christmas or Thanksgiving. So, it is quite often when purchasing a ham, especially a spiral ham, that it is already cooked to some degree. With that being the case, if you prefer oven baked I would suggest cooking the ham in the oven at a low temperature or slow cooking it. This is the best option to avoid overcooking and drying it out. I have included instructions for both the oven and slow cooker.

Either way, this juicy glazed ham is just 4 ingredients. For a little spicy and savory, there's the pepper jelly. In the late '70s, pepper jelly started with jalapenos. Over time it has flourished into more than 29 versions using various peppers. So let your creative freedom fly!

I top off this easy ham glaze with a little cranberry sauce. I love all things cranberry! While cranberries are a healthy choice, their sustainability, along with their incomparable yet easily paired flavor make them a good choice for the holiday and all year. The salt from the ham makes this the perfect salty and sweet combination for the Fall season.

And when the holidays are over, if you should be so lucky to have anything left, remember that this ham with the best ham glaze is freezer friendly.

Under at least three layers of protection: plastic wrap, aluminum foil, and an outside container, ham can last a month or two in the freezer. Allow it to thaw naturally so it does not tarnish the texture or flavor.

While leftover ham is perfect for the traditional ham sandwich, omelette, or chef salad, this mouth watering masterpiece should have its own ham salad, croquettes, soups, or even ham loaf. A treat for brunch or dinner.

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What are the ingredients in this recipe?

Fully Cooked Spiral Ham
Brown Sugar
Cranberry Sauce
Pepper Jelly

How to make:

Scroll down to the printable recipe card for measurements and instructions!

Recipe tips:

Double the glaze if you want some for serving on the side.

This can also be made in the slow cooker. Follow recipe instructions, then slow cook on low for 4-5 hours. Add the second half of the glaze with 30 minutes remaining on the cooking time.

This recipe can also be frozen. Store leftovers in a freezer ziploc bag and use as needed for to two months.

An unsliced ham can be used instead of spiral. Cooking time may need to be increased.

Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to three days.

More holiday recipes you might like:

You can add or substitute with these ingredients:

Add one teaspoon black pepper to the cranberry sauce
Add up to one teaspoon crushed red pepper to add some extra heat
Use homemade cranberry sauce instead of canned. We love this raspberry cranberry sauce
Add up to one tablespoon fresh chopped rosemary to the sauce
Use a whole ham instead of spiral cut
Whole or jellied cranberry sauce can be used

I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we did!

Baked Cranberry Pepper Jelly Spiral Ham

Yield: 10 servings

Author: Hot Eats and Cool Reads

Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 1 H & 30 MTotal time: 1 H & 40 M

Ingredients

1 fully cooked bone-in spiral ham (6 to 8 pounds)
1 cup packed brown sugar
14 ounce can cranberry sauce
1 cup pepper jelly

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Place ham in a shallow roasting pan or baking dish.
In a saucepan over medium heat combine the brown sugar, cranberry sauce and pepper jelly.
Stir until combined.
Continue to stirring over medium heat until the mixture comes to a bubble. Let simmer for 2-3 minutes.
Spoon half of the glaze over the ham.
Bake, uncovered for 1 hour.
Spoon the remaining glaze over the ham and bake another 15-30 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 140° and ham is heated through.

Notes:

Double the glaze if you want some for serving on the side.

This can also be made in the slow cooker. Follow recipe instructions, then slow cook on low for 4-5 hours. Add the second half of the glaze with 30 minutes remaining on the cooking time.

This recipe can also be frozen. Store leftovers in a freezer ziploc bag and use as needed for to two months.

An unsliced ham can be used instead of spiral. Cooking time may need to be increased.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

238.53

Fat (grams)

0.54

Sat. Fat (grams)

0.09

Carbs (grams)

58.18

Fiber (grams)

0.94

Net carbs

57.24

Sugar (grams)

51.10

Protein (grams)

2.44

Sodium (milligrams)

96.90

Cholesterol (grams)

5.44

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