Description
This Family Favorite Glazed Ham is a succulent, sweet, and irresistible centerpiece perfect for holidays or special occasions. Made with a caramelized glaze of brown sugar, honey, and spices, this ham is juicy, tender, and bursting with flavor. Follow this easy recipe for a show-stopping dish that will impress your family and guests!
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
- ½ cup pineapple juice (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Pat ham dry and score in a diamond pattern.
- In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, honey, mustard, vinegar, and spices to make the glaze.
- Brush half the glaze over the ham, cover with foil, and bake for 1.5 hours.
- Uncover, brush with remaining glaze, and bake 30 more minutes until caramelized.
- Let rest before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add pineapple juice to the glaze.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for later use.
- Adjust spices to taste—add cayenne for heat or bourbon for depth.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 2 hours
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (4 oz)
- Calories: 280 Kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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