Honey-Glazed Ham (Print Version)
Juicy ham with a sticky-sweet honey glaze and warm spices, perfect for holidays and special gatherings.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
01 - 1 fully cooked bone-in ham (8–10 lbs)
02 - 1/2 cup honey
03 - 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
04 - 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
05 - 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
06 - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
07 - 1/4 tsp ground cloves
08 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Place the ham, flat side down, on a rack in a large roasting pan. Score the surface of the ham in a diamond pattern with a sharp knife. Cover loosely with foil and bake for 1 1/2 hours.
02 - In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine honey, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, cinnamon, cloves, and pepper. Bring to a simmer, stirring often, until thickened slightly (about 5 minutes). Remove from heat.
03 - After 1 1/2 hours, uncover the ham and brush generously with the honey glaze. Bake uncovered for another 30–40 minutes, basting with additional glaze every 10 minutes, until the ham is glossy and caramelized.
04 - Remove from oven and let the ham rest for 15 minutes before slicing. Serve warm with extra glaze drizzled over the top if desired.
# Additional Tips::
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- Ready in just over 2 hours with minimal hands-on time
- Creates a beautiful presentation worthy of special occasions
- Uses simple ingredients most likely already in your pantry
- Yields plenty for leftovers that taste even better the next day
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- Perfect for feeding large gatherings with minimal effort
- Contains no major allergens making it suitable for many dietary needs
- Provides excellent value as leftovers can be repurposed for many meals
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- Allow your ham to come to room temperature before baking for the most even cooking results
- Score the fat deeply enough to create distinct diamond patterns but not so deep that you cut into the meat
- Save some glaze to serve alongside the sliced ham at the table for those who enjoy extra sweetness