By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 1, 2026
Serves 6
213 cal · 60 min
Cranberry Ham Slice
Recipe GLPR45b9987d3e9164
Two layers of ham slices baked in a rich cranberry-raisin sauce with hints of allspice and lemon. This glazed ham dish combines sweet and tart flavors with a beautiful burgundy sauce.
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Ingredients
1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
½ tablespoon cornstarch
½ teaspoon ground allspice
2 cups cranberry juice
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
¼ cup seedless raisins
2 ham slices, about 1/2 inch thick
Directions
Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water before starting.
In a medium saucepan, combine the brown sugar, cornstarch, and allspice. Mix well to break up any lumps.
Slowly pour the cranberry juice into the sugar mixture while stirring constantly to prevent lumps from forming.
Add the lemon juice and raisins to the saucepan and stir to combine.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens and comes to a gentle boil, about 5-7 minutes.
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a baking dish that will fit the ham slices.
Arrange the first ham slice in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Pour half of the cranberry sauce evenly over the first ham slice.
Place the second ham slice on top of the sauce.
Pour the remaining cranberry sauce over the top ham slice, spreading it evenly.
Cover the baking dish with foil or a lid and bake in the preheated 350°F oven for 45 minutes until the ham is heated through.
Remove from the oven, let cool for 2 minutes, then serve hot.
Comments
This is a straightforward ham glaze that checks most boxes for a Charlotte weeknight: all ingredients are stocked at every major grocery chain, the cost per serving runs under $3 with ham as the only expensive component, and seven ingredients mean real simplicity. The stated 60 minutes is honest, though most of that is passive oven time while the glaze simmers. The real asset is that ham slices reheat beautifully and feed a family of six without fussing, though the heavy brown sugar and cranberry juice glaze skews sweet enough that this lands better as a special dinner than a repeat winter staple.
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