Honey Glazed Ham
A classic honey-glazed ham that's sweet, sticky, and packed with flavor. Perfectly caramelized with a blend of honey, brown sugar, and warm spices, this ham is easy to prepare and guaranteed to impress. Ideal for holidays or special gatherings, it's a crowd-pleasing centerpiece that's moist, delicious, and memorable.
Ingredients
- 1 fully cooked bone-in ham 8-10 pounds
- 1 cup honey
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Whole cloves for studding optional
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine: honey, brown sugar, dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, cinnamon, ground cloves and nutmeg
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C), Place ham in a large roasting pan, fat side up
- Score the ham in a diamond pattern, Stud with whole cloves at the intersections of the diamond pattern (optional)
- Heat the glaze mixture over medium heat. Stir until sugar dissolves and mixture is smooth. Brush 1/3 of the glaze over the ham
- Cover ham loosely with aluminum foil. Bake for approximately 1.5 to 2 hours (about 15 minutes per pound)
- Every 30 minutes, remove foil and baste with more glaze
- In the last 30 minutes, remove foil to allow glaze to caramelize
- Remove ham when internal temperature reaches 140°F (60°C)
- Let rest for 15-20 minutes before carving
- Serve with remaining warm glaze on the side