Easter Ham
Elevate your Easter feast with this show-stopping Easter Ham, a perfectly sweet and savory centerpiece that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. This bone-in spiral-cut ham is glazed with a luscious blend of brown sugar, honey, pineapple juice, and warm spices like cinnamon and ginger, creating a caramelized, sticky exterior that’s irresistible. Whole cloves infuse the ham with aromatic depth, while pineapple rings not only add tangy sweetness but also a stunning visual appeal. With a simple yet elegant scoring technique and tender, juicy slices, this recipe strikes the perfect balance between tradition and indulgence. Whether served at an Easter brunch or a holiday dinner, this easy-to-follow ham recipe is sure to impress your guests while filling your home with the unmistakable aroma of festive cheer.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 pounds bone-in spiral-cut ham
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup honey
- 8 slices pineapple rings
- 20 whole cloves
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons ground ginger
- 0.25 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 cup pineapple juice
- 20 pieces toothpicks
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and position the oven rack in the lower-middle rung.
Remove the ham from packaging and place it flat-side down in a roasting pan.
Score the surface of the ham with shallow cuts in a diamond pattern, about 1/4 inch deep. At the intersection of each cut, insert one whole clove into the ham.
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar, honey, pineapple juice, orange juice, Dijon mustard, ground cinnamon, and ground ginger.
Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened into a glaze. Remove from heat and set aside.
Brush about 1/3 of the glaze all over the ham, making sure to coat it evenly.
Arrange the pineapple rings over the surface of the ham and secure each one with a toothpick.
Cover the roasting pan tightly with aluminum foil and transfer the ham to the preheated oven.
Bake the ham for about 2 hours (15 minutes per pound) or until the internal temperature reaches 120°F (49°C).
Remove the foil and brush another 1/3 of the glaze over the ham, ensuring an even layer.
Increase the oven temperature to 425°F (220°C) and continue baking the ham, uncovered, for an additional 20-30 minutes, basting with the remaining glaze every 10 minutes. The exterior should become caramelized and slightly sticky.
Remove the ham from the oven when the internal temperature reaches 135°F (57°C), tent loosely with foil, and allow it to rest for 15-20 minutes before carving.
Slice the ham along the pre-sliced spiral cuts and serve warm, garnished with the baked pineapple rings.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
7599 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 257.1 g | 330% | |
| Saturated Fat | 102.0 g | 510% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1938 mg | 646% | |
| Sodium | 44068 mg | 1916% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 549.4 g | 200% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.2 g | 94% | |
| Total Sugars | 492.8 g | ||
| Protein | 770.8 g | 1542% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 913 mg | 70% | |
| Iron | 42.4 mg | 236% | |
| Potassium | 11613 mg | 247% | |
*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.
