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This Cranberry Pepper Jelly Ham is the perfect ham for fall!

This Cranberry Pepper Jelly Spiral Ham is probably my favorite ham of them all.  The perfect mix of sweet, spicy and tart go perfectly with the salty ham. 

There is nothing I love more during the holidays than a perfectly glazed ham!  This Cranberry Pepper Jelly Ham is sure to impress all your guests with a perfectly sweet and sticky glaze made with cranberry sauce, brown sugar and pepper jelly.  The cranberry sauce and pepper jelly balances perfectly with the sweet brown sugar and salty ham.  From the amazing flavor to the shiny glaze this ham will be the star of any holiday table.

This is also an easy ham to make, the oven does most of the work for you.  You just pour a simple glaze over it while it cooks and right before serving you pour the rest of that sticky glaze all over the ham and broil for a minute which gives it that irresistible shiny, glazy look. 

This Cranberry Spiral Ham is such a show stopper there will be no need to serve turkey or anything else.  Forget about the turkey or anything else you were planning on making because this is all anyone will want on the holiday dinner table year after year.  

Of course, how could I share this recipe without talking about how delicious it is!  The flavors in this ham are amazing.  Tart cranberry sauce, sweet brown sugar and sweet and spicy pepper jelly all come together to create an exceptionally flavored ham.  Did I mention that your house will smell heavenly while this is cooking?  You will want to make it just for the smell alone lol!  

This ham is tender and always cooks perfectly.  It is fabulous the day of cooking but of course the leftovers make amazing sandwiches and then don’t forget to save that ham bone to make the most incredible bean soup later on.  I love using leftover ham to make these Ham and Swiss Croissants. 

I can’t wait for the holidays so I can make this ham and can’t wait for you to try it, I know it will soon become a holiday tradition in your family too, it is just too perfect for the holiday season.  

RECIPE FAQS

Can I make this in the slow cooker?

Of course!! You just follow the steps but instead of putting it in the oven just pop it in your slow cooker.  Top with half the glaze, then just let it cook on low for 4-5 hours or until a thermometer reaches 140 degrees.  Then remove it and a bit more glaze and broil before serving. 

Can I use another something else instead of cranberry sauce?

Sure you can!  You can substitute pineapple preserves, orange preserves or even apricot preserves and it will still be so delicious. 

Can I use a boneless ham?

Yes, you can certainly use a boneless ham for this.  Just be sure to adjust the cooking time for the size boneless ham you purchase.

Can I make this ahead of time?

You can make this ahead of time.  I love making a ham ahead of time because it tastes just as good cold as it does warm.  You can fully cook ham a day ahead of time and then just glaze it before serving. 

What I used to make this ham

• Hamilton Beach Slow Cooker

Ingredients

• Bone-in Spiral Ham –  I like to get mine from Walmart or Sam’s or even Target has fabulous hams. 
• Brown Sugar –  This adds a lot of sweetness to the dish and helps thicken the glaze. 
• Cranberry Sauce – This adds just the right amount of sweetness and tartness to the glaze. 
• Pepper Jelly – The pepper jelly brings a lot to the flavor of this dish, a bit of sweetness and a bit of a spicy kick. 

How to make Cranberry Pepper Jelly Spiral Ham

1. Full recipe below
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
3. Place ham in a shallow roasting pan or baking dish.
4. In a saucepan over medium heat combine the brown sugar, cranberry sauce and pepper jelly.
5. Stir until combined.
6. Continue to stirring over medium heat until the mixture comes to a bubble. Let simmer for 2-3 minutes.
7. Spoon half of the glaze over the ham.
8. Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 1 hour.
9. 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.
10. Serve!
11. Double the glaze if you want some for serving on the side.

Gather your ingredients.

Make the glaze.

Pour the glaze over the ham.

Bake and serve!

Want more delicious ham recipes? Check these out!

• Slow Cooker Pineapple Cranberry Ham

• Slow Cooker Cranberry Mustard Spiral Ham

• Cola Cranberry Glazed Ham
• Pineapple Baked Ham
• Apricot Glazed Ham

Cranberry Pepper Jelly Spiral Ham

Yield: 6-10

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 2 hours 2 seconds

Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes 2 seconds

This Cranberry Pepper Jelly Spiral Ham is probably my favorite ham of them all.  The perfect mix of sweet, spicy and tart go perfectly with the salty ham. 

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Ingredients

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

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Place ham in a shallow roasting pan or baking dish.
3. In a saucepan over medium heat combine the brown sugar, cranberry sauce and pepper jelly.
4. Stir until combined.
5. Continue to stirring over medium heat until the mixture comes to a bubble. Let simmer for 2-3 minutes.
6. Spoon half of the glaze over the ham.
7. Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 1 hour.
8. 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.
9. Serve!

Notes

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

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 257Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 120mgCarbohydrates: 62gFiber: 1gSugar: 56gProtein: 3g