Delicious Baked Ham
Get ready to wow your guests with this flavor-packed recipe for Delicious Baked Ham, a show-stopping centerpiece perfect for holidays, special occasions, or an indulgent family dinner. Featuring a bone-in ham glazed with an irresistible blend of honey, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, pineapple juice, and warming spices like cinnamon and cloves, this recipe delivers the ideal balance of savory and sweet. The ham is baked to perfection—first gently covered to retain moisture and then caramelized to golden-brown glory under a luscious thickened glaze. Scoring the ham ensures the flavors seep deep into every bite, while basting adds an extra layer of sticky, flavorful goodness. With minimal prep and an impressive result, this tender, juicy baked ham is guaranteed to be the highlight of your table. Perfectly sized to serve 12, it’s an easy yet elegant dish that pairs beautifully with classic sides like creamy mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or buttery dinner rolls.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 pounds bone-in ham
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 0.5 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 0.25 cup pineapple juice
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 cup water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
Place the ham, cut-side down, in a large roasting pan. Pour 1 cup of water into the bottom of the pan to prevent the ham from drying out.
In a medium saucepan, combine the brown sugar, honey, Dijon mustard, pineapple juice, apple cider vinegar, ground cinnamon, and ground cloves. Stir the mixture over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and the glaze thickens slightly, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
Using a sharp knife, score the surface of the ham in a diamond pattern, cutting about 1/4 inch deep. This helps the glaze seep into the meat for added flavor.
Brush a generous amount of the glaze over the ham, making sure to get into the scored areas.
Tent the ham with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 1 1/2 hours.
After 1 1/2 hours, remove the foil and brush the ham with more glaze. Increase the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) and continue baking uncovered for an additional 30 minutes, basting with glaze every 10 minutes.
When the ham is done, it should have an internal temperature of 140°F (60°C) if precooked, or 145°F (63°C) if cooking from raw.
Remove the ham from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes before carving. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
548 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.2 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.3 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 160 mg | 53% | |
| Sodium | 3266 mg | 142% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.3 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.9 g | ||
| Protein | 56.9 g | 114% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 60 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 958 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.
