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a deeply glazed ham scattered with ruby pomegranate seeds and thyme on an elegant platter in a wide horizontal shot, glossy dark-red surface, fresh thyme sprigs around the edge, moody natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Pomegranate Molasses and Thyme Ham

An elegant ham that is glazed with pomegranate molasses and fresh thyme.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 bone-in ham 8 lb, fully cooked
  • 1/2 cup pomegranate molasses
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tbsp fresh thyme chopped
  • 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 325F and set the ham in a roasting pan.
  2. Cover with foil and bake 1 hour 30 minutes.
  3. Warm the pomegranate molasses, honey, and thyme into a glossy glaze.
  4. Brush it over the ham.
  5. Bake uncovered 30 minutes, basting twice, until deeply lacquered.
  6. Rest, then scatter fresh pomegranate seeds over the top before serving.

Notes

The jewel-like seeds make a gorgeous finishing touch.