Raspberry Glazed Spiral Ham

Name: Raspberry Glazed Spiral Ham
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 150 min
Total time: 180 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup raspberry preserves; 2 tbsp Dijon mustard; 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar; 1 tbsp brown sugar; 1/4 tsp ground cloves; 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon; 8 lb spiral-cut bone-in ham, fully cooked; 1 cup pineapple juice

180 min 12 servings easy

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Raspberry Glazed Spiral Ham

A show-stopping spiral ham coated in a vibrant raspberry and Dijon glaze — sweet, tangy, and perfect for holiday gatherings.

Prep

15 min

Cook

150 min

Total

180 min

Servings

Difficulty

easy

Raspberry and ham are a match made in heaven. This spiral ham gets coated in a glaze made from raspberry preserves, Dijon mustard, and a touch of balsamic vinegar. As it bakes, the glaze caramelizes between every spiral-cut slice, creating layers of sweet, tangy, fruity flavor.

Ingredients

Servings

Raspberry Glaze

Ham

Instructions

Prep the ham

Place ham cut-side down in a roasting pan. Pour pineapple juice into the bottom of the pan to keep things moist during cooking.

Make the glaze

Heat raspberry preserves in a saucepan until melted. Stir in Dijon mustard, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, cloves, and cinnamon. Simmer for 3 minutes until smooth and well combined.

Initial bake

Cover the ham tightly with foil. Bake at 325°F for 1.5 hours (about 12 minutes per pound). The ham is already cooked — you are just warming it through.

Glaze

Remove foil. Brush the raspberry glaze generously over the entire ham, working it between the spiral slices with a spoon. Return to oven uncovered.

Pro tip: Get the glaze between every slice — this is where the real flavor magic happens.

Final glaze and caramelize

Bake uncovered for 30 more minutes, basting with the pan juices and applying more glaze every 10 minutes, until the glaze is dark, glossy, and caramelized.