Cherry, balsamic and cinnamon glazed ham
Prep: 1hrCook: 1hr 30mTotal: 2hr 30m
This cherry, balsamic and cinnamon-glazed ham is sweet, sticky and gently spiced, with a caramelised finish for Christmas lunch.
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Directions
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Prep: 1hrCook: 1hr 30mTotal: 2hr 30m
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 165°C (325°F).
- Step 2: Add the pitted cherries, brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, ginger, Dijon mustard, cinnamon sticks, water, and salt to a saucepan.
- Step 3: Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 12–15 minutes, or until the cherries are soft and broken down.
- Step 4: Remove the cinnamon sticks, then blend the mixture with a stick blender or regular blender until smooth.
- Step 5: While blending, add the butter and continue blending until fully emulsified. Adjust seasoning with an extra pinch of salt if needed, and set the glaze aside.
- Step 6: Prepare the ham by removing the skin. Score a line through the skin, then use your fingers to gently peel it away from the fat layer, removing it in one piece.
- Step 7: Score the fat layer with a sharp knife in a diamond pattern or lines roughly 2cm (¾ inch) apart.
- Step 8: Place the ham on a lined baking tray. Generously pour one-third to half of the glaze over the ham, ensuring it is fully coated.
- Step 9: Roast the ham in the oven for 20–25 minutes. Begin basting every 5–10 minutes, continuing to roast for a total of 1½ hours.
- Step 10: Once glazed and caramelised, remove the ham from the oven and allow it to rest for 10 minutes.
- Step 11: Garnish with fresh cherries and, optionally, sprigs of rosemary or bay leaves.
- Step 12: Serve warm or cold. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4–5 days.
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This cherry, balsamic, and cinnamon-glazed ham will be highlight of Christmas lunch! Sweet, sticky, and spiced just right.
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