How to Make Blackberry Jalapeno Glazed Ham - A Step-by-Step Guide

Blackberry Jalapeno Glazed Ham is a unique and flavorful twist on a traditional holiday ham. This recipe combines the sweetness of blackberries with a hint of heat from jalapenos to create a delicious glaze that pairs perfectly with the smoky, savory flavor of ham. Whether you're hosting a holiday gathering or simply looking to impress your family and friends with a standout main dish, this recipe is sure to be a hit.

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Ingredients

  • 2 fresh jalapeno peppers
  • 12 ounces frozen blackberries
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup honey
  • ¼ cup orange juice
  • ¼ cup orange-flavored liqueur
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
  • 2 teaspoons orange zest
  • 1 (12 pound) spiral-sliced, fully-cooked smoked ham

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 3 hrs 13 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 43 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 1 12-pound ham

  • Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler to high. Place jalapeno peppers on a baking sheet.
  • Broil in the preheated oven, turning every 2 to 3 minutes, until skin on the jalapenos is blackened and bubbling, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Remove jalapeno peppers from oven and place in a resealable plastic bag; set aside for 5 to 10 minutes. Carefully open the bag and remove jalapeno peppers; let sit until easily handled. Peel blackened skin from jalapeno peppers, slice open, remove the seeds, and mince the pepper.
  • Combine jalapeno peppers, blackberries, water, brown sugar, honey, orange juice, orange-flavored liqueur, garlic, and orange zest in a saucepan over medium heat; simmer for 5 to 10 minutes. Reduce heat to low and continue simmering until glaze has reduced in size and is thickened, 5 to 10 minutes more. Mash the glaze with a potato masher until blackberries are broken down. Remove saucepan from heat.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Place the ham in a roasting pan and brush some of the glaze over the ham; cover loosely with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven, basting with glaze every 20 minutes, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C), about 3 hours. Remove ham from oven and brush with more glaze. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.
  • Nutrition

    604 cal.

    • Total Fat: 42g
    • Saturated Fat: 15g
    • Cholesterol: 127mg
    • Sodium: 2917mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 11g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 42g
    • Vitamin C: 84mg
    • Calcium: 26mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 744mg