Honey Glazed Ham
Indulge in the perfect centerpiece for your holiday table with this Honey Glazed Ham recipe, a showstopper that blends sweet and savory flavors in every bite. Featuring a beautifully scored and clove-studded bone-in ham, this recipe is elevated with a luscious glaze made from golden honey, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and a hint of warming spices like cinnamon and cloves. As the glaze caramelizes in the oven, it forms an irresistible, sticky-sweet crust that pairs perfectly with the succulent, juicy meat. Optional garnishes of pineapple rings and maraschino cherries add a festive touch and extra flair. Ready in just over two hours and serving up to 12 guests, this holiday classic is as easy to prepare as it is impressive to serve. Whether for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Easter, this honey glazed ham guarantees a memorable feast with minimal effort.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 7 lbs bone-in fully cooked ham
- 1 cup honey
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.25 tsp ground cloves
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 15 pieces whole cloves
- 6 pieces pineapple rings (optional for garnish)
- 6 pieces maraschino cherries (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and position a rack in the lower third of the oven.
Remove the packaging from the ham and trim off any excess fat, leaving about 1/4-inch of fat on the surface for flavor and moisture.
Using a sharp knife, score the surface of the ham in a crosshatch pattern, creating diamond shapes. Insert a whole clove into the center of some of the diamond shapes for decorative garnish and added flavor.
Place the ham on a rack in a large roasting pan and cover it loosely with foil.
Bake the ham for 1 hour, allowing it to warm through.
While the ham is warming, prepare the glaze. In a small saucepan, combine the honey, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, cinnamon, and ground cloves. Cook over medium heat, stirring continuously, until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture begins to thicken slightly. Stir in the butter until melted and set aside.
After the ham has baked for 1 hour, remove it from the oven and increase the oven temperature to 425°F (220°C).
Brush a generous layer of the honey glaze all over the surface of the ham. If using pineapple rings and cherries, secure them onto the ham with toothpicks before glazing.
Return the ham to the oven (uncovered) and bake for another 30-45 minutes, brushing on additional glaze every 10 minutes, until the surface is deeply caramelized and sticky.
Remove the ham from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before carving.
Transfer to a serving platter and slice the ham. Serve warm, accompanied by any remaining glaze drizzled on top or on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
534 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.1 g | 22% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.6 g | 33% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 164 mg | 55% | |
| Sodium | 3237 mg | 141% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.8 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.8 g | ||
| Protein | 55.8 g | 112% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 35 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 782 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.
