Brown Sugar Honey Baked Ham
Treat your taste buds to the ultimate holiday centerpiece with this Brown Sugar Honey Baked Ham, a show-stopping dish that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Featuring a juicy, bone-in spiral-cut ham, this recipe is coated in a luscious glaze made from brown sugar, rich honey, and a touch of pineapple juice for a hint of tropical sweetness. Balanced with warm spices like cinnamon and cloves, a dollop of Dijon mustard, and a splash of apple cider vinegar for tangy depth, the caramelized glaze creates a golden-brown finish that’s irresistibly glossy. Perfectly baked to tender perfection with just 15 minutes of prep and two hours of cooking, this crowd-pleasing dish is ideal for festive gatherings or any special occasion. Pair it with your favorite side dishes and watch it disappear from the table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 lbs bone-in spiral-cut ham
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 0.5 cup honey
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.25 tsp ground cloves
- 0.5 cup pineapple juice
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
Place the spiral-cut ham in a large roasting pan, flat side down. Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil to retain moisture, and bake for 1 hour, or until heated through.
While the ham is baking, prepare the glaze. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the brown sugar, honey, unsalted butter, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, cinnamon, and cloves. Stir until the butter is melted and the mixture is smooth, then add the pineapple juice and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for about 5 minutes, then remove from heat and set aside.
Remove the ham from the oven after 1 hour. Increase the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C).
Carefully remove the aluminum foil from the ham and generously brush the glaze all over the ham, making sure it seeps into the spiral cuts.
Return the ham to the oven, uncovered, and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, basting with more glaze every 10 minutes. The glaze should caramelize and create a glossy, golden-brown finish.
Remove the ham from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing.
Serve warm and enjoy your delicious Brown Sugar Honey Baked Ham!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
597 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 21.2 g | 27% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.5 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 162 mg | 54% | |
| Sodium | 3692 mg | 161% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.1 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.7 g | ||
| Protein | 63.6 g | 127% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 54 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 890 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
