Classic Glazed Ham
A simple recipe for a perfectly glazed ham, ideal for holiday meals and special occasions. This recipe ensures a juicy ham with a sweet and savory caramelized finish.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 1.5 - 2 hours
- Total Time: 1 hour 40 min
- Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (5-7 pound) fully cooked spiral-cut ham
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice
- 12 whole cloves (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Place the ham cut-side down in a large roasting pan. If using cloves, insert them into the ham at this stage.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, honey, Dijon mustard, and pineapple juice until well combined. This is your glaze.
- Cover the ham tightly with aluminum foil.
- Bake for 1 hour.
- Remove the foil. Brush about half of the glaze evenly over the ham.
- Continue baking, uncovered, for another 30-60 minutes, brushing with the remaining glaze every 15-20 minutes. The ham is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 140°F (60°C) and the glaze is bubbly and caramelized.
- Let the ham rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a moister ham, you can add 1/2 cup of water or apple cider to the bottom of the roasting pan before covering with foil.
- If your ham is not spiral-cut, you may need to score the fat cap in a diamond pattern before glazing.
- Adjust the sweetness and tang of the glaze by varying the amounts of honey and mustard.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 ounces
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 1500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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