Easy Baked Ham with Honey Apricot Glaze
Sweet, savory, and irresistibly caramelized, this Easy Baked Ham with Honey Apricot Glaze is the centerpiece your holiday table deserves. Featuring a tender bone-in spiral ham brushed with a luscious glaze made from honey, apricot preserves, Dijon mustard, and a hint of warm cloves, this recipe strikes the perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors. With its simple preparation—15 minutes of prep followed by hands-off baking—it’s an approachable yet impressive dish that serves up to 12 guests. The golden, sticky glaze caramelizes beautifully in a high-heat finish, making every slice a delightfully glossy treat. Whether it’s Easter, Christmas, or any festive occasion, this succulent baked ham will have everyone coming back for seconds.
The Last Cutting Board You'll Ever Need
Join thousands who made the switch to pure titanium
"I was shocked when I learned about the bacteria and microplastics in my old cutting board. Switching to Titan Haus was the best decision—I'll never go back!"
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 pounds bone-in spiral ham
- 0.5 cups honey
- 0.5 cups apricot preserves
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 0.25 cups brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 0.25 teaspoons ground cloves
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Position a rack in the lower third of the oven.
Place the ham cut-side down in a large roasting pan and cover it loosely with aluminum foil.
Bake the ham for approximately 10 minutes per pound, or about 80 minutes for an 8-pound ham, until the internal temperature reaches 110°F (43°C).
While the ham bakes, prepare the glaze. In a medium saucepan, combine the honey, apricot preserves, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and ground cloves. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture is smooth and slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
Once the ham has reached 110°F, remove it from the oven and increase the oven temperature to 425°F (220°C).
Brush the glaze generously over the ham, ensuring you get into all the crevices.
Return the ham to the oven and bake, uncovered, for an additional 20 minutes, or until the glaze is caramelized and the internal temperature of the ham reaches 140°F (60°C).
Remove the ham from the oven and tent it loosely with foil. Let it rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
591 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.3 g | 32% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.8 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 178 mg | 59% | |
| Sodium | 2908 mg | 126% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.7 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.9 g | ||
| Protein | 64.0 g | 128% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 41 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 911 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.
