Description
This Best Homemade Glazed Ham recipe delivers a succulent, flavorful centerpiece with a caramelized, sweet-tangy crust that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Perfect for holidays or special occasions, it’s juicy, irresistible, and easy to make with simple ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (8-10 lb) fully cooked bone-in ham
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp ground cloves
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- 1 orange (juiced and zested)
- Fresh rosemary or thyme for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Score ham surface in a diamond pattern.
- Make glaze by simmering brown sugar, honey, mustard, vinegar, spices, and orange juice for 5-7 minutes.
- Brush half the glaze on ham, cover with foil, and bake for 1.5 hours, basting every 30 minutes.
- Remove foil, apply remaining glaze, increase oven to 375°F (190°C), and bake 15-20 minutes until caramelized.
- Let rest 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for 3 months.
- For a spicy twist, add 1 tsp cayenne pepper to the glaze.
- Boneless ham works but requires less cooking time.
- Make glaze ahead and store in fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (4 oz)
- Calories: 320 Kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: best glazed ham, homemade ham recipe, holiday ham, easy ham glaze, baked ham, Christmas ham, Easter ham, sweet and tangy ham