Glazed Ham with Pear Nectar
Glazed Ham with Pear Nectar is a festive main dish featuring a cured ham, often a spiral-cut or bone-in variety, coated in a sweet and glossy glaze made primarily from pear nectar, brown sugar, and spices. It is a popular centerpiece for holiday meals, particularly in North America, blending savory pork with the fruity sweetness of the glaze.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein and fat, with a significant amount of added sugar from the glaze. A typical serving provides a good source of B vitamins, zinc, and selenium, but is also high in sodium, with a calorie range of approximately 350-450 kcal per serving.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 380 kcal |
| Protein | 22 g |
| Carbs | 20 g |
| Fat | 24 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 18 g |
| Sodium | 1100 mg |
| Selenium | 30 mcg |
| Zinc | 3.5 mg |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) | 0.8 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4 mg |
| Phosphorus | 250 mg |
| Potassium | 320 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 5 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg |
Per 3 oz (85 g) cooked ham with glaze · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The use of pear nectar as a glaze base is a modern twist on traditional fruit-based ham glazes (like pineapple or apricot), offering a more delicate, floral sweetness. Nutritionally, it highlights the contrast between the lean protein of the ham and the concentrated sugars in the glaze.
