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Amarena Cherries glazed ham

Amarena Cherries Anise Glazed Ham         

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 24 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Amarena Cherries stems removed
  • 1/3 cup Balsamic Vinegar
  • 2 Star Anise
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar
  • 2 Bay leaves
  • 1 cup Water or Broth
  • 12-18 pound Fully-cooked Boneless Ham or Bone-In Ham

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 325°F.
  • Score the surface of the ham in a diamond pattern. Place the ham in a large roasting pan, cover in foil and bake for 1 hour, depending of the package directions.
  • In a saucepan on medium heat, combine broth, brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, star anise, and amarena cherries. Cook until reduced or until desired thickness, about 15-20 minutes.
  • After 1 hour of baking time, brush the glaze on the ham in 20 minutes intervals. Put the ham back in the oven, uncovered. Glaze the ham 2 or 3 times.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 15 minutes before carving. Enjoy!
Keyword Anise, Baked, Cherry, Glazed, Ham