Spiced Plum Glazed Ham (Gewürzter Pflaumen glasierter Schinken)

This Gewürzter Pflaumen glasierter Schinken (Spiced Plum Glazed Ham) recipe is a traditional dish from Lower Saxon cuisine, featuring a succulent ham glazed with spiced plum flavors. It's perfect for special occasions and gatherings.

Spiced Plum Glazed Ham (Gewürzter Pflaumen glasierter Schinken)

Ingredients

  • 1 (5-pound) fully cooked bone-in ham
  • 1 cup plum preserves
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
  2. Score the surface of the ham with shallow diagonal cuts, creating a diamond pattern.
  3. In a small saucepan, combine the plum preserves, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and ground cloves. Cook over medium heat until the mixture is smooth and slightly thickened.
  4. Place the ham on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Brush the ham with the plum glaze, reserving some for basting.
  5. Bake the ham, uncovered, for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until a meat thermometer reads 140°F (60°C), basting occasionally with the remaining plum glaze.
  6. Let the ham rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
2 hours
Total time:
2 hours
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
15g
Fat
20g

Supplies

Roasting pan Basting brush Meat thermometer

Tools

Oven

Serving suggestions

Serve the Gewürzter Pflaumen glasierter Schinken with roasted vegetables and a side of potato salad.

Tips & tricks

For an extra flavorful twist, marinate the ham in the plum glaze overnight before baking.

Cost

$25