Cider Glazed Honey Baked Ham
Elevate your holiday centerpiece with this irresistible Cider Glazed Honey Baked Ham, a showstopping dish that's equal parts sweet, tangy, and savory. Featuring an 8-pound bone-in spiral-cut ham, this recipe is bathed in a luscious glaze made from fresh apple cider, golden honey, and brown sugar, with a hint of warming spices like cinnamon and cloves for a festive touch. The glaze caramelizes beautifully as the ham bakes, creating a glossy, flavorful crust that will have everyone asking for seconds. Perfectly balanced with Dijon mustard and a touch of butter, this ham is easy to prepare and ideal for feeding a crowd. Ready in just over two hours, it’s a must-have for your next special occasion or holiday feast. Serve it warm with extra glaze drizzled over each slice for a truly unforgettable dining experience. Keywords: Cider Glazed Honey Baked Ham, holiday ham recipe, spiral-cut ham, apple cider glaze, baked ham with honey.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 lbs bone-in spiral-cut ham
- 2 cups apple cider
- 1 cup honey
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.25 tsp ground cloves
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
Place the ham cut side down in a large roasting pan and cover it loosely with aluminum foil.
Bake the ham in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 30 minutes (or about 10-12 minutes per pound), until it is heated through.
While the ham is baking, prepare the glaze. In a medium saucepan, combine the apple cider, honey, brown sugar, unsalted butter, Dijon mustard, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, salt, and black pepper.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is fully dissolved. Reduce the heat and let the glaze simmer for about 10 minutes, or until it thickens slightly.
Remove the ham from the oven and discard the aluminum foil. Brush a generous amount of the cider-honey glaze over the surface of the ham.
Return the ham to the oven, uncovered, and bake for an additional 20-30 minutes, basting with more glaze every 10 minutes, until the ham is caramelized and glossy.
Once done, remove the ham from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing.
Serve warm with any remaining glaze drizzled over the slices, and enjoy your Cider Glazed Honey Baked Ham!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
630 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 19.3 g | 25% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.1 g | 35% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 156 mg | 52% | |
| Sodium | 3735 mg | 162% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.2 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 48.4 g | ||
| Protein | 63.8 g | 128% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 57 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 927 mg | 20% | |
*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.
