Golden Glazed Ham
Transform your holiday table with the irresistible allure of this Golden Glazed Ham, a show-stopping centerpiece that's as flavorful as it is beautiful. Featuring a tender, juicy bone-in ham coated in a luscious, spiced glaze made with brown sugar, honey, Dijon mustard, pineapple juice, and a hint of cinnamon and cloves, this recipe offers the perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors. The rich glaze caramelizes to a gorgeous golden hue, creating sticky-sweet perfection with every bite. With minimal prep time and a straightforward roasting method, this dish is ideal for Easter, Christmas, or any special gathering. Garnished with fresh herbs or fruit slices, this stunning main course serves up both elegance and crowd-pleasing flavor. Keywords: golden glazed ham, holiday ham recipe, sweet and savory ham, glazed ham with brown sugar, easy holiday main course.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 pounds bone-in fully cooked ham (spiral-cut or whole)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 0.5 cup honey
- 0.25 cup Dijon mustard
- 0.5 cup pineapple juice
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves
- 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon
- 30 pieces whole cloves (optional for decorating)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and position a rack in the lower third of the oven.
Place the ham cut-side down in a roasting pan or a large oven-safe dish. If desired, score the surface of the ham in a diamond pattern with a sharp knife and stud with whole cloves.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the brown sugar, honey, Dijon mustard, pineapple juice, apple cider vinegar, ground cloves, and cinnamon.
Stir frequently while bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer. Allow the glaze to cook for 5 minutes or until slightly thickened, then remove from heat.
Brush the ham generously with some of the glaze, reserving the rest for basting during cooking.
Cover the ham loosely with aluminum foil and place it in the oven.
Bake for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until the internal temperature of the ham reaches 140°F (60°C). Baste the ham with the reserved glaze every 30 minutes.
During the last 20 minutes of cooking, remove the foil to allow the glaze to caramelize into a golden brown finish.
Once fully cooked, remove the ham from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before carving.
Serve warm, garnished with your choice of fresh herbs or fruit slices for presentation. Enjoy your Golden Glazed Ham!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6555 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 201.7 g | 259% | |
| Saturated Fat | 56.6 g | 283% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1996 mg | 665% | |
| Sodium | 38956 mg | 1694% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 355.0 g | 129% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.0 g | 79% | |
| Total Sugars | 310.4 g | ||
| Protein | 766.6 g | 1533% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 769 mg | 59% | |
| Iron | 26.5 mg | 147% | |
| Potassium | 10381 mg | 221% | |
*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.
