40 Mouthwatering Christmas Ham Recipes for Your Holiday Dinner (2024)

Honey and cayenne are the secret ingredients that give this ham its "bee sting" flavor.

Get the Ham with Bee Sting Glaze recipe.

Pair black peppercorns with honey, whole-grain mustard, Dijon mustard, and balsamic vinegar for a ham that provides a tasty kick.

Get the Balsamic Honey Mustard Glazed Ham recipe.

Since smoked spiral-sliced hams are already thoroughly cooked, all you have to do is make the glaze and warm this ham up before your guests arrive.

Get the Smoked Spiral Ham with Pineapple and Dried Cherry Glaze recipe.

This sweet and flavorful ham glaze is made by boiling down pomegranate juice and cornstarch, then stirring in maple syrup and coarse-grain mustard.

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A fun and fruity twist on classic glazed ham, this succulent recipe involves just a few brushes of apricot and raspberry preserves and Dijon mustard as your ham roasts.

Get the Apricot Raspberry Glazed Ham recipe.

Cranberries aren't just for Thanksgiving, and this rich cranberry glaze (which includes the secret ingredient of soy sauce) is sure to be a crowd pleaser.

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Add some zest to your Christmas ham by brushing it with sweet orange marmalade before it bakes.

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Marmalade, brown sugar, and honey mustard make for an unexpectedly tasty glaze for your bone-in ham.

Get the Ginger Honey Mustard Glazed Ham recipe.

The unique apple jelly glaze offsets the smoky flavor of your ham in this easy-to-make recipe.

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Made with both fresh and dried fruits, this smoky baked ham is sure to be a hit (even among those who claim they don't like fruit).

Get the Ham with Fruit Glaze recipe.

You'd be nuts not to love this pecan baked ham, which is smothered in brown sugar, butter, spices, and — of course — nutty pecans.

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The sweet yet tangy citrus flavor of the orange and red pepper jelly glaze makes this ham really pop.

Get the Orange-Red Pepper Jelly and Orange Glazed Ham recipe.

Switch up your traditional ham recipe this year with a smoky ham glazed in fruity apricot.

Get the Apricot Glazed Smoked Ham recipe.

Pineapple and ham is a classic combination, so why not turn it into a glaze?

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Made of apricot jam, apple juice, and ginger, this glaze will flavor your ham with a sweetness that everyone will love this season.

Get the Apricot and Spice Glazed Ham recipe.

Put a tropical twist on your ham this Christmas by seasoning it with fresh mangoes.

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Bring some sweetness from the cola and some spice from red pepper flakes for a perfectly balanced bite of ham.

Get the Sweet and Spicy Cola Glazed Ham recipe.

This three-ingredient glaze is so simple to make but packs a serious flavor punch.

Get the Brown Sugar and Mustard Glazed Ham recipe.

Root beer may not the first thing that comes to mind when you think of the perfect ham glaze, but it provides a subtle sweetness to the other strong ingredients, like Dijon mustard and cider vinegar.

Get the Root Beer Glazed Ham recipe.

Glazed with lime, cilantro, and garlic, you won't be able to have just one serving of this spiral ham.

Get the Sweet and Spicy Glazed Spiral Ham recipe.