Honey Glazed Ham

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Honey Glazed Ham is a fully cooked, spiral-cut or whole ham that’s coated with a glossy glaze of honey, brown sugar and warm spices.

Honey Glazed Ham recipe

 

As the ham bakes, the glaze caramelizes, forming a sticky, aromatic crust that contrasts with the tender, salty meat inside. The result is a beautifully bronzed ham with a rich sweetness, subtle spice and a juicy interior.

 

Glaze variations for honey baked ham…

Brown Sugar Honey Glaze – Honey, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, ground cloves

Mustard Honey Glaze – Honey, Dijon or whole grain mustard, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce

Pineapple Honey Glaze – Honey, pineapple juice, soy sauce, ginger, garlic

Maple Honey Glaze -Honey, pure maple syrup, Dijon mustard, black pepper

Spiced Honey Glaze – Honey, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, a splash of orange juice

Balsamic Honey Glaze – Honey, balsamic vinegar, garlic, rosemary

 

More holiday dishes to enjoy…

Cranberry Whip – This is another of my Mom’s favorite recipes. It was ALWAYS on her table at Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Green Bean Casserole – This is a popular American dish that originated in the United States in the 1950s.

Holiday Ambrosia – This is spectacular on your holiday table. This salad is suitable for Christmas, Easter and Mother’s Day.

No Bake Icebox Fruitcake – This cake is convenient and can be prepared ahead of time. With a rich, fruity and nutty flavor,

Cranberry Nut Bread – This bread is especially popular during the holiday season, but it can be enjoyed year-round.

Rib Roast with Horseradish Sauce – A classic and flavorful dish featuring a large cut of beef, also known as prime rib, roasted to perfection.

 

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Honey Glazed Ham

Honey Glazed Ham recipe
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Honey Glazed Ham is a classic, sweet-savory centerpiece dish served during holidays and special gatherings.

  • Author: Linda Jolly-Kilbride
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
  • Yield: 1 (10 pound) ham 1x
  • Category: Main Dishes
  • Method: Oven
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Units Scale
Ham 10 pound bone-in spiral sliced ham or whole ham, fully cooked 1 cup chicken broth Ham Glaze 1 cup honey 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1/2 tablespoon freshly cracked black pepper

Instructions

First Baking

  1. Heat oven to 325 degrees F.
  2. Place ham cut side down on a roasting pan and tent with aluminum foil.
  3. Bake for 1 hour.
  4. Prepare the Ham Glaze while it bakes.

Ham Glaze

  1. Add butter to a small microsafe mixing bowl. Melt the butter in 30 second intervals in the microwave until fully melted.
  2. Add remaining ingredients to the mixing bowl, and thoroughly mix until fully combined.
  3. Carefully remove roasting pan from oven after baking for one hour. Leave the oven on. Remove aluminum foil.
  4. Brush the outside of the ham with the Ham Glaze.
  5. If using a spiral ham, separate slices and brush the inside of each slice with the Ham Glaze.

Final Baking

  1. Pour chicken broth into the bottom of the roasting pan. This will keep it moist and allows you to baste if necessary.
  2. Return roasting pan to the oven. Do not cover it.
  3. Bake for an additional 30 minutes.
  4. After baking, you can add another coat of glaze for extra flavor, if desired.

Notes

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