Orange Thyme Glazed Ham
Ham with Orange Thyme Glaze
This Ham with Orange Thyme Glaze is the perfect centerpiece for your holiday table — equal parts sweet, savory, and irresistibly glossy. The glaze combines orange juice, honey, brown sugar, thyme, and Gingerbread Cookie Sweet Seasoning, infusing the ham with warm notes of cinnamon, ginger, and spice that pair beautifully with the citrus. A touch of Worcestershire sauce deepens the flavor, while lemon zest and a pinch of salt balance the sweetness for the perfect finish. Whether you’re serving it for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or a cozy Sunday dinner, this recipe makes an easy yet impressive main dish that’ll have everyone asking for seconds.
- Author
- Chef Braz
- Prep Time
- 20 minutes
- Cook Time
- 45 minutes
- Servings
- 6-8
- Category
Holiday Cooking
- Cuisine
Southern
Ingredients
- 1 (3-4 lb) fully cooked spiral-cut ham
- 2 cups orange juice
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1T + 1tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1T whole grain mustard
- 2 tsp Gingerbread Cookie Sweet Seasoning
- 3 fresh thyme sprigs
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 pinches of sea salt
Directions
- Make the glaze
- In a small saucepan, whisk to combine orange juice, honey, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, Gingerbread Cookie Sweet Seasoning, and thyme sprigs. Bring to a boil then immediately reduce heat. Simmer over medium heat for 15-20 minutes until thickened. Stir frequently. Stir in lemon zest and a pinch of sea salt.
- Preheat your oven to 325°F. Place the ham, with it’s juices, in a roasting pan lined with foil.
- Brush half of the glaze over the ham, making sure to get between the slices. Cover loosely with foil and bake for 30-48 minutes or 10-12 minutes per pound. Baste every 15 minutes.
- Remove foil, brush with remaining glaze, and broil uncovered for 5 minutes, until golden and sticky. Watch very carefully to avoid burning.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh thyme and orange slices if desired.