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This Easy Citrus Glazed Baked Ham is a show-stopping dish that only requires 10 minutes of prep and a few simple ingredients! While it’s fancy enough for Easter brunch, this easy baked ham is so incredibly quick that you’ll want to serve it as a regular weeknight dinner! 

A glazed baked ham in a white dish garnished with orange wedges and rosemary

This Glazed Baked Ham Is Perfect For Special Occasions

You guys…consider your Easter menu (or next week’s meal plan) complete! This ham IS IT! Sometimes recipes turn out even better than expected, and this was definitely one of those occasions. Sweet, salty, tender, and moist — this ham has it all, and it’s going to WOW your guests!

Nobody needs to know that it requires almost ZERO effort on your part. I’m serious — it’s probably easier than trying to order a holiday ham from a local shop!

A glazed baked ham in a white dish with wedges or orange and rosemary

And you know what? While this ham is the perfect companion for some Cheddar, Chive and Bacon Biscuits at a holiday brunch, it’s almost BETTER when you’re running around like a crazy mom on a busy weeknight and you need an easy 10-minute dinner that you can just toss in the oven. That’s when this is REALLY a lifesaver!

Serve it with my Dump-and-Bake Overnight Macaroni and Cheese and your family will think that you’re some kind of Super Hero! Your secret is safe with me. ?

What You Need

  • Boneless Ham: 2.5-3 lb hickory smoked for best flavor
  • Orange marmalade: creates a deliciously sticky glaze with an extra orange kick
  • Fresh orange: zest and juice
  • Fresh lemon: juice, freshly squeezed
  • Brown sugar: helps create a sticky glaze and adds sweetness
  • Dijon mustard: adds a spicy and savory kick that goes perfectly with the sweet flavors
  • Cloves: fragrant and delicious
  • Rosemary: use fresh, try not to substitute for dried as it won’t taste as good

Why Resting Is Important

Once your ham is cooked you want you make sure you let it rest for at least 10-15 minutes.

Why? If you cut meat straight after cooking all the juices (and flavor) run straight out of it. You want to let the juices soak up into the meat keeping it moist, juicy and flavorful.

The longer you can rest it the better!

How to Make Easy Glazed Ham in 6 Simple Steps

  1. Place ham in a baking dish.
  2. In a small bowl, combine marmalade, zest, orange juice, lemon juice, mustard, sugar, and cloves. Spread about half of the mixture on top of the ham. Reserve the remaining glaze.
  3. Tuck rosemary sprigs around ham. Slice second orange into wedges and tuck wedges alongside ham.
  4. Cover ham and bake.
  5. Uncover ham, spread remaining glaze over top, and bake (uncovered).
  6. Before serving, remove rosemary sprigs and orange slices. Spoon remaining glaze from the pan over individual ham slices for serving, if desired.

 Glazed baked ham in a dish with rosemary

Tips and Variations

  • Choose good quality meat for best results
  • You can prep the ham in advance and keep it in the fridge
  • Leftovers can be used in salads, stir-frys or to fill sandwiches
  • Store leftovers in the fridge for 3-4 days or freeze in small portions

Looking for other easy recipes that are perfect for a holiday meal? Try these:

Easy Citrus Glazed Baked Ham

5 from 2 votes
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 45 minutes
Total: 55 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 637 kcal
A delicious and impressive citrus glazed baked ham that requires only 10 minutes of prep. This glorious ham is perfect for a holiday or a weekend family meal.

Ingredients
  

  • 1 sliced hickory-Smoked Boneless Ham about 2.5 – 3 lbs.
  • ¾ cup orange marmalade
  • Zest and juice from 1 orange about 2 ounces, plus 1 additional orange
  • Juice from 1 lemon 1 ounce
  • ¼ cup Dijon mustard
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 3-4 sprigs fresh rosemary

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
  • Place ham in a baking dish.
  • In a small bowl, combine marmalade, zest, orange juice, lemon juice, mustard, sugar, and cloves. Spread about half of the mixture on top of the ham. Reserve the remaining glaze.
  • Tuck rosemary sprigs around ham. Slice second orange into wedges and tuck wedges alongside ham.
  • Cover ham and bake for about 25 minutes.
  • Uncover ham, spread remaining glaze over top, and bake (uncovered) for an additional 20-30 minutes. Do not overcook.
  • Before serving, rest the meat for 10-15 minutes, remove rosemary sprigs and orange slices. Spoon remaining glaze from the pan over individual ham slices for serving, if desired.

Notes

  • Choose good quality meat for best results
  • You can prep the ham in advance and keep it in the fridge
  • Leftovers can be used in salads, stir frys or to fill sandwiches
  • Store leftovers in the fridge for 3-4 days or freeze in small portions

Nutrition

Calories: 637kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 41gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 158mgSodium: 507mgPotassium: 639mgFiber: 1gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 75IUVitamin C: 23.3mgCalcium: 71mgIron: 2.8mg
Keyword: baked ham, glazed ham
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Author: The Seasoned Mom

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Hey, I’m Blair!

Welcome to my farmhouse kitchen in the foothills of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains. Inspired by local traditions and seasonal fare, you’ll find plenty of easy, comforting recipes that bring your family together around the table. It’s down-home, country-style cooking!

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  1. This is such a pretty ham, Blair! I’ve never actually cooked my own before, but I’m definitely remembering this for when I do. I love glazes on hams, gives it so much more flavor!

  2. confession, this is the only way i eat ham. haha I don’t like it unless it’s got some FAB glaze. Like THIS! So refreshing

  3. Did you say “easy baked ham”? I’m all over this!! That citrus glaze sounds so delightful!

  4. Ahhh yo pare so on top of it! I love a good ham lunch on Easter Sunday! Love the citrus glaze! I bet it tastes amazing with rosemary. Nice work!

  5. Made this for Easter dinner yesterday. Not only was it delicious, but it was the prettiest ham I ever made.

    1. Yay! I’m so glad that you enjoyed it, Val! I think it’s pretty, too. 🙂 I appreciate your feedback, and I hope that you have a great week!

  6. 5 stars
    I have just done this for mid winter roast in a little island paradise called New Zealand.
    I had no orange juice but used ginger cordial instead and added grapefruit juice because I had some. The combination of flavors is incredible. Cant recomend it more. Thank you for the inspiration.

    1. Hi, Celia! It makes me happy to know that you’re enjoying my recipe all of the way in New Zealand!! I’m so glad that it worked with the ingredients that you had available. Thank you for taking the time to come back here and leave me a note. 🙂