Stuffed Easter Ham
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
🥘 Recipe Category: Ham
🍽 Keywords: Pork, Fruit, Meat, Canadian, Kid Friendly, Weeknight, Oven, < 4 Hours, Easy
🔪 Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | boneless ham |
| 1/4 | red bell pepper |
| 1/4 | butter |
| 1/4 | green bell pepper |
| 2 | garlic cloves |
| 1/4 | bartlett pears |
| 2 | cinnamon sticks |
| 1 | handful of raisins |
| 1/4 | nutmeg |
| 1 | handful of pecans |
| 1/2 | teaspoon salt |
| onion | |
| 1/2 | teaspoon cracked black pepper |
| celery | |
| 1/2 | bartlett pears (for garnish) |
📝 Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F.
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Poach yams and pears in hot water until tender but not overcooked.
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In a heavy-bottomed sauté pan, melt butter over medium-high heat.
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Add onions, celery, bell pepper, and minced garlic cloves. Sauté until veggies are wilted (approximately 3 to 5 minutes).
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Add poached yams, diced pears, raisins, and chopped figs to the pan. Continue to sauté until the mixture is well blended and resembles a chutney or stuffing.
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Season with a pinch of cinnamon and nutmeg. Stir well. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
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Slice the ham horizontally across the middle, creating a pocket. Fill the center of the ham with the stuffing mixture, about 3/4 inch thick.
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Top with the upper section of the ham and secure it in place with skewers.
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Garnish the top of the ham with pear halves.
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Glaze the ham with Cajun glaze (Recipe #22867).
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Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 30 minutes, until the ham is heated through and the top is golden brown.
This Stuffed Easter Ham recipe offers a delightful departure from the traditional pineapple and maple glazes. With its savory-sweet stuffing made from a medley of fruits, nuts, and aromatic spices, it promises to be a showstopper at your Easter table. Enjoy the succulent flavors and tender texture of this festive dish!
