It’s just not Christmas without a ham, right? And the best hams need the best glazes. Sticky-sweet and roasted until they’re golden and caramelised, glazed hams will be taking pride of place at the centre of many a Christmas table, right around the country. So what type of glaze will you choose this year? Do you love the citrus hit of a marmalade sauce, or are you the sweet peachy kind? We’ve rounded up a star- (and clove-) studded collection of our absolute best ham glazes to make your Christmas ham-azing.
“We have the most lovely cumquat tree at my mum’s place. They’re in abundance, so we always do something with them at Christmas. The cumquat glaze is inspired by a recipe from my favourite cookbook, Stephanie Alexander’s The Cook’s Companion.” – Lauren Mathers
“A great alternative to a traditional baked ham, with the nectarine bringing sweetness and acidity to pair with the rich smoky ham.” – Tom Gorringe
“Christmas in my household isn’t complete without a glazed ham, and this spiced peach version is on my menu this year.” – Kerrie McCallum
Colin Fassnidge concocts a super-easy but sensational sticky canned pineapple glazed ham.
Your Christmas table just isn't complete without a show-stopping ham recipe. This festive creation from Colin Fassnidge is glazed with Coca Cola, cherries and rum – delicious!
Darren Robertson's spiced toffee apple glazed ham is a special twist on the go-to classic that'll feed the whole family.
Yes, the glaze is under that beautiful crust!
This spiced cherry and maple glazed ham by Warren Mendes is an essential come the big day.
Ham, pineapple and bourbon – who needs more on Christmas Day? This recipe is a true showstopper for the holidays and uses the best fruit summer has to offer.
This is not your usual Christmas ham glaze. Asian spices, makrut lime leaf and ginger beer makes a delectably sticky, uniquely flavoured glaze, which pairs perfectly with a fresh fig and melon salad.
It’s not just for Christmas Day! A glazed ham is the perfect solution for summer entertaining – and everyone will love it.
For a slight twist on the classic Christmas ham, try this phenomenal fig glaze.
Ham gets a Jamaican makeover with this recipe from Jamie Oliver.
Nothing says Christmas quite like a sweet roasted leg of ham.
Make this traditional Christmas maple-glazed ham recipe that comes with a summer twist part of your Christmas menu this year.
