![Baked Ham with cherry-amaretto glaze](http://images.ctfassets.net/uw7yiu2kuigc/2235ff0a2aec295c6da5131069daa856fb16070bd2a931d2a3f50bc5d1499742/2aace360df64b05362c02e5c914c2617/Baked-Ham-Lead.jpg)
Lunch / Dinner
Baked Ham with cherry-amaretto glaze
Go ahead and toss the glaze packet that comes with your ham. Make your next ham shine with this cherry-amaretto glaze.
Ingredients
FOR THE GLAZE, SIMMER:
FOR THE HAM, COMBINE:
Cherry preserves are just the right balance of sweet and tart, and Dijon adds tangy heat, while maple syrup and amaretto make a rich glaze when reduced.
Instructions
Bring ham to room temperature, about 2 hours.
For the glaze, simmer cherry preserves, maple syrup, amaretto, and Dijon in a saucepan over medium-low heat until syrupy, about 25 minutes.
Preheat oven to 300° with rack in bottom third.
For the ham, combine cherry juice and cinnamon stick in a roasting pan. Place ham, cut side down, on a roasting rack set inside roasting pan.
Brush ½ cup glaze on ham; seal pan tightly with foil.
Roast ham 15 minutes per pound (2–2½ hours total). Remove ham from oven; increase temperature to 375°.
Brush ham with ½ cup glaze; return to oven, uncovered, and continue roasting until glaze is set, 20–30 minutes more.
Transfer ham to a cutting board, loosely tent with foil, and let rest 15 minutes. Serve ham with remaining glaze.
![For the best flavor, brush the ham with the glaze both before and near the end of roasting.](http://images.ctfassets.net/uw7yiu2kuigc/756c488d6322157359f502989c732c438d4edada6bdb1cb53001f647f25edea1/eaafcf08e65193fcb116de43ad2000fd/step1.jpg?fit=crop&w=286&h=365&f=top)
For the best flavor, brush the ham with the glaze both before and near the end of roasting.
![To keep the ham from drying out, tightly seal the pan with foil to trap the moisture in the roasting pan.](http://images.ctfassets.net/uw7yiu2kuigc/fbda8c88cc20c9ff0b020d45373c33fc9fe120a090a9cc0115cbf3f9b1e6d477/607b8d7a3d471d827027373c3d7491ec/step2.jpg?fit=crop&w=286&h=365&f=top)
To keep the ham from drying out, tightly seal the pan with foil to trap the moisture in the roasting pan.
![For easier serving, cut around the bone to help loosen the attached slices of ham.](http://images.ctfassets.net/uw7yiu2kuigc/239792869c7714a3871199dfd0c0b26baab7ec1a924aaca2d347c38adfe458c6/1ae634d1a7b00653ef2a5d727517bc6c/step3.jpg?fit=crop&w=286&h=365&f=top)
For easier serving, cut around the bone to help loosen the attached slices of ham.
Nutritional Facts
Nutritional Facts
Per serving
Calories: 377
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5g 7%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 113mg 37%
Sodium 1587mg 66%
Carbs 38g 12%
Fiber 0g 0%
Protein 44g
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.