Riesling Peach Glazed Baked Ham with Sweet Wine Reduction
This elegant glazed ham features a sophisticated peach and Riesling wine glaze that creates a beautiful caramelized crust while keeping the meat tender and flavorful. The sweet white wine reduces with fresh thyme and shallots, then combines with peach preserves, brown sugar, and stone ground mustard for a complex glaze that balances sweet, tangy, and savory notes. Perfect for holiday gatherings, special dinners, or any occasion where you want to impress guests with minimal effort. The repeated basting creates layers of flavor and a gorgeous golden finish that makes this ham as stunning as it is delicious.
Ingredients
- 6 lb bone-in ham, pre-cut
- 1 ½ cups Riesling wineapple juice1:1note:reduces sweetness slightly
conf:4
- 3 springs fresh thyme
- 1 shallot, minced
- 2 ½ cups peach preservesapricot preserves1:1
note:similar texture and sweetness
- ¾ cup light brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup stone ground mustardDijon mustard1:1
note:smoother texture
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees and prepare a roasting pan with elevated rack, lightly coating it with cooking spray
- 2
In a medium saucepan, bring riesling, thyme and shallot to a simmer for approximately 10 minutes, or until the mixture starts to reduce
- 3
Remove thyme stalks and stir in peach preserves, brown sugar, stone ground mustard and salt, continue to heat for an additional 4-5 minutes until mixture is liquid but lumpy and sticky
- 4
Brush half of peach glaze over ham, making sure to get into all of the nooks
- 5
Bake for 2 hours, basting with remaining peach glaze every 20-30 minutes
- 6
When top starts to brown and crust, loosely place a piece of aluminum foil over top at approximately 1 hour to 90 minutes into cooking
- 7
Remove and allow to rest for 15 minutes before slicing and serving
Tips
Use a meat thermometer to ensure the ham reaches an internal temperature of 140°F for food safety
Score the ham in a diamond pattern before glazing to help the flavors penetrate and create an attractive presentation
Reserve some uncooked glaze to serve alongside the carved ham for extra flavor
Good to Know
Refrigerate leftover ham for up to 4-5 days wrapped tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil
Ham can be glazed up to 4 hours ahead and refrigerated, then brought to room temperature before baking
Serve warm or at room temperature, sliced thin with remaining glaze on the side
Common Mistakes
Don't skip the foil tent or the top will burn before the ham is fully heated
Avoid over-reducing the wine mixture or the glaze will become too thick to brush on properly
Substitutions
FAQ
Can I make this with a spiral-cut ham?
Yes, spiral-cut ham works well but reduce cooking time to about 90 minutes and be extra careful with the glaze getting into the cuts.
What if I don't have Riesling wine?
Any sweet white wine like Moscato or Gewürztraminer works well, or substitute with white grape juice for a non-alcoholic version.
How long will leftover glazed ham keep?
Properly stored in the refrigerator, leftover glazed ham will keep for 4-5 days and can be frozen for up to 2 months.