Description
A deliciously sweet and savory honey-glazed ham recipe that is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 fully cooked ham (about 8–10 pounds)
- 1 cup honey
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Score the surface of the ham in a diamond pattern.
- In a saucepan, combine honey, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, cinnamon, cloves, and black pepper. Heat over medium until sugar is dissolved.
- Brush the glaze over the ham, making sure to get it into the scored areas.
- Place the ham in a roasting pan and cover loosely with foil.
- Bake for about 1.5 to 2 hours, basting every 30 minutes with the remaining glaze.
- Remove the foil for the last 30 minutes to allow the glaze to caramelize.
- Let the ham rest for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a spicier glaze, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Leftover ham can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- This recipe can be doubled for larger gatherings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 oz
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg