Contents
- 1 Blackberry & Lavender Honey Glazed Ham
- 1.1 Ingredients:
- 1.2 Instructions:
- 1.3 More Easter Recipes
- 1.3.1 Black Sesame & Dark Chocolate Tart
- 1.3.2 Forest Floor Salad
- 1.3.3 Carrot & Walnut Cake with Burnt Honey Frosting
- 1.3.4 Herbal Roasted Leg of Lamb with Juniper & Rosemary
- 1.3.5 Elderflower & Blackberry Pavlova
- 1.3.6 Red Wine Poached Pears with Dark Chocolate Ganache
- 1.3.7 Beetroot Deviled Eggs with Black Salt
- 1.3.8 Wild Mushroom & Caramelized Onion Tart
- 1.3.9 Dark Rye Hot Cross Buns with Blackcurrants
Blackberry & Lavender Honey Glazed Ham
A moody twist on a traditional Easter centerpiece, this ham is glazed with a sultry blend of blackberry, lavender honey, and red wine. As it roasts, the glaze caramelizes into a deep, jewel-toned lacquer, creating a sweet and herbaceous crust. Perfectly balancing rustic charm with decadent sweetness, it evokes the scent of wildflowers and brambles in early spring.
Ingredients:
- 1 bone-in ham (7-9 lbs)
- 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen blackberries
- ½ cup lavender honey (or regular honey + 1 tsp dried culinary lavender)
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- ½ cup red wine (optional but adds depth)
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- Salt and cracked black pepper
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Score the surface of the ham in a diamond pattern, cutting just through the fat.
- Place the ham on a rack in a roasting pan and cover loosely with foil. Bake for about 1½ – 2 hours until heated through.
- Meanwhile, make the glaze: In a saucepan, combine blackberries, honey, balsamic vinegar, red wine, mustard, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Simmer on low until the berries break down and the mixture thickens (about 15 minutes). Strain if you want a smooth glaze.
- After the initial bake, remove foil and brush the ham generously with glaze. Return to the oven for another 30-40 minutes, brushing with glaze every 10 minutes.
- Rest for 15 minutes, garnish with fresh blackberries and rosemary sprigs.
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