Roasting the ham/gammon is a simple way of cooking it that doesn’t involve boiling. The apricot preserves and apple juice create the best ham glaze which compliments the salty, smoky ham just perfectly. Serve this as part of your Christmas feast and I promise you, your family will sing your praises. And maybe even make an extra one because glazed ham leftovers are a thing of beauty!
Ingredients needed
Ham/Gammon. I use boneless smoked ham or gammon. The boneless ham cooks faster and is much easier to carve. If you have a bone-in ham, use my cherry glazed ham recipe as a guide for cooking. Carrots. Apples. I use Granny Smith apples. Onion. Fresh garlic cloves. Apple juice. Chicken stock. Apricot preserves. Apricot jam. White wine vinegar. Apple cider vinegar, white vinegar, rice wine vinegar will all work. You just want some acidity to cut through all the sweetness. Brown sugar. Honey or maple syrup can be substituted. Salt.
How to make glazed ham
How long do you cook a glazed ham?
When roasting at 160ºC/320ºF, you need to roast the ham approximately 20 minutes per 500g/1lb. So a 2kg/4lb smoked ham/gammon will need around 1 hour 20 minutes. Thereafter you remove the skin and score the fat, glaze and roast for another 30 minutes at around 200ºc/390ºF until sticky and caramelized.
How do you glaze a precooked ham?
Simply bring the cooked ham to room temperature. Cut off the skin and score the fat in a diamond pattern then pour over the glaze and roast for 30 minutes until the glaze is caramelized. This apple glaze is delicious but if you want something slightly more traditional, my orange brown sugar glaze ham recipe is also fantastic. The glaze is made with fresh orange juice (pineapple juice can also be used), brown sugar and aromatics.
Can I make this ahead?
Ham is a great main dish to make ahead. Cook the ham fully then remove from the oven and allow to cool to room temperature then cover well and place in the refrigerator overnight. 2 hours before serving, remove the ham from the fridge then continue with the glazing step. Any leftovers can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
How do you serve a fully cooked ham?
Allow the glazed, cooked ham to cool for 10-20 minutes after coming out of the oven then slice and serve with side dishes.
What to serve with glazed ham:
Glazed ham is a staple for any festive table and we love it at Christmas served with crispy potatoes, bread stuffing, dinner rolls and Garlic Parmesan brussels sprouts. However, it’s also a delicious meal served at room temperature with salads.
What to do with leftover ham
