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Baked Christmas Ham

Baked Christmas Ham

with Sweet & Savoury Dijon Glaze | Serves 4+
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on April 01, 2026
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Calories
:Ā 
441 kcal
Protein
:Ā 
44.7g protein
Preparation Time
:Ā 
1 hour 10 minutes
Difficulty
:Ā 
Easy
Allergens:
  • Milk
  • Eggs
  • Milk
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Cashew
  • Walnut
  • Almond
  • Macadamia
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts and wheat.
/ Serving 4 people

1 packet

thyme

1 packet

Sweet & Savoury Glaze

(May be present: Eggs, Milk, Cashew, Walnut, Almond, Macadamia.)

½ packet

chicken stock pot

2 packet

Dijon Mustard

1

Piccolo Ham

Not included in your delivery

30 g

butter

(Contains: Milk;)

ā…“ cup

water

Energy (kJ)1848 kJ
Calories441 kcal
Fat16.5 g
of which saturates8.9 g
Carbohydrate10.6 g
of which sugars9 g
Dietary Fibre1.1 g
Protein44.7 g
Sodium3017 mg
The average adult daily energy intake is 8700 kJ
•Baking Dish
•Baking Paper

Cooking Steps

1
1

• Preheat oven to 200°C/180°C fan-forced. Pick thyme leaves. • In a medium microwave-safe bowl, microwave the butter in 10 second bursts until melted.

2
2

• Add sweet & savoury glaze, chicken stock pot (see ingredients), thyme and Dijon mustard to melted butter. • Season with pepper and whisk to combine well.

3
3

• Place the piccolo ham flat side-down on a board. • Lightly score the top into a diamond pattern, about 1.5cm in length.

TIP: Only lightly score the meat, if itā€˜s too deep the ham may dry out.

4
4

• Place ham, scored side-up into a lined baking dish. Brush 1/3 of the glaze over all sides of the ham and add the water to base of dish.

TIP: The water will stop the excess glaze from burning.

5
5

• Roast ham for 1 hour, basting with the remaining glaze every 20 minutes, until caramelised and heated through.

6
6

• Using a roasting fork (to keep the ham steady) and a sharp knife, carve your ham into slices. • Drizzle over tray juices to serve. Enjoy!

TIP: Serve ham warm or at room temperature, depending on your preference.

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Flavour:Ā Many enjoyed the tasty glaze, though some found the ham itself a bit dry or salty. A few noted a smoky flavour.
  • Ease of prep:Ā Most found it easy to cook, with one mentioning it took longer in a slow oven.
  • Suggestions:Ā Some preferred using only half the glaze. One customer made a Dijon-brown sugar rub and Coca-Cola-orange glaze instead.
  • Leftovers:Ā Several enjoyed the ham cold in sandwiches or rolls the next day.
  • Texture:Ā Some found the ham dry or chewy, while others praised its moistness. The skin was noted as tough by a few.
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