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Cranberry Ham Slice

Source: University of the Virgin Islands Cooperative Extension Service 4-H/Family & Consumer Sciences Program

Published by the USDA MyPlate Kitchen library. Read from an archived copy of the source page captured 2025-12-31.

Cranberry juice, raisins, allspice, and brown sugar give this dish a sweet and tangy sauce. Serve with your favorite veggies for an easy dinner.

Makes
6 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon allspice
  • 2 cups cranberry juice
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup seedless raisins
  • 2 ham slices

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Combine brown sugar, cornstarch, and allspice in a saucepan.
  3. Gradually add the next three ingredients and stir. Cook over medium heat until sauce thickens and boils.
  4. Place one slice of ham in greased baking dish. Pour one half of the sauce over the ham slice. Top with second slice. Add remaining sauce.
  5. Bake, covered in 350 °F oven for 45 minutes.

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