Honey Glazed Ham

A spiral-cut bone-in ham brushed with a sticky, caramelized honey-brown sugar glaze is a classic Easter and Christmas centerpiece. Slow warming in the oven keeps the meat juicy while the glaze forms a glossy, sweet-savory crust.

By YumYum Editorial · Holiday & Seasonal

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 1 min · Total: 16 min · Serves 12

Ingredients

• 8-9 lb bone-in spiral-cut ham, fully cooked
• 3/4 cup honey
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 tsp ground cloves
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 cup pineapple juice or apple juice
• to taste Whole cloves, for studding (optional)

Instructions

1. Remove the ham from the fridge 30-45 minutes before cooking to take the chill off. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
2. Place the ham cut-side down in a roasting pan. If desired, score the surface in a diamond pattern and stud with whole cloves.
3. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 1 hour, about 12-15 minutes per pound, until warmed through to 120°F (49°C) internally.
4. Meanwhile, combine honey, brown sugar, butter, Dijon mustard, vinegar, cloves, cinnamon, and pineapple juice in a saucepan. Simmer over medium heat for 8-10 minutes until slightly thickened.
5. Remove foil from the ham and brush generously with the glaze. Increase oven temperature to 425°F (220°C).
6. Return the ham to the oven, uncovered, basting with more glaze every 10 minutes, for 20-30 minutes total, until deeply caramelized and the internal temperature reaches 140°F (60°C).
7. Let the ham rest for 15-20 minutes before slicing along the spiral cuts. Serve with any remaining glaze on the side.