Honey Baked Ham Copycat
Recreate the magic of a holiday classic with this irresistible Honey Baked Ham Copycat recipe! Featuring a succulent, bone-in spiral-cut ham coated in a luscious honey glaze, it delivers all the flavors of the famed store-bought version right from your kitchen. A blend of warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves perfectly complements the rich combination of honey, brown sugar, and butter, creating a caramelized, sticky-sweet crust that’s utterly crave-worthy. This recipe is easy to prepare, with just 15 minutes of prep time, and serves a crowd of 12—making it perfect for festive gatherings or special occasions. Whether served warm or at room temperature, this copycat honey baked ham guarantees to be the centerpiece of your holiday table, combining irresistible flavor with homemade charm.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 7 lb bone-in spiral-cut ham
- 1 cup honey
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.5 tsp ground nutmeg
- 0.25 tsp ground cloves
- 0.25 tsp paprika
- 0.25 tsp ground ginger
- 0.5 cup water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C).
Place the bone-in spiral-cut ham in a roasting pan, cut side down. Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 1 1/2 hours or until heated through (about 10–15 minutes per pound).
While the ham heats, prepare the glaze. In a medium saucepan, combine honey, brown sugar, granulated sugar, butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, paprika, and ginger. Heat over medium heat until the sugars are dissolved and the mixture is smooth, about 5–7 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent burning.
Remove the glaze from the heat and set it aside to cool slightly.
After baking the ham, remove it from the oven and increase the oven temperature to 425°F (220°C). Carefully pour off any accumulated juices from the roasting pan.
Brush a generous layer of the prepared glaze over the entire surface of the ham. Return the ham to the oven, uncovered.
Bake the ham for an additional 10–15 minutes, basting with more glaze halfway through. The glaze should caramelize and form a sticky crust.
If desired, use a kitchen torch to carefully caramelize the glaze further for a lightly charred, glossy finish.
Remove the ham from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Serve warm or at room temperature and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
603 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.3 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.7 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 143 mg | 48% | |
| Sodium | 3182 mg | 138% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 52.6 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 52.3 g | ||
| Protein | 55.6 g | 111% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 52 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 786 mg | 17% | |
*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.
