Brown Sugar Honey Glazed Ham

A fully cooked spiral ham warmed low and slow, then brushed with a sticky brown sugar, honey and Dijon glaze until caramelized. Easy and festive.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 2 10

Total Time 2 20

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 14 servings

Calories 380 kcal

Ingredients

Ham:

1 fully cooked bone-in spiral ham (8 to 10 lb) discard the seasoning packet
1/2 cup water for the pan

Glaze:

1 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup honey
1/4 cup butter
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp orange juice or pineapple juice
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground cloves

Instructions

Take the ham out of the fridge about 1 hour before baking. Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
Place the ham cut side down in a roasting pan and add the water. Cover tightly with foil.
Bake about 12 to 15 minutes per pound (1 3/4 to 2 hours), until the center reaches about 120°F (49°C).
Meanwhile, simmer the brown sugar, honey, butter, Dijon, orange juice, cinnamon and cloves in a small saucepan for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring, until smooth and slightly thick.
Raise the oven to 400°F (200°C). Remove the foil and brush half the glaze over the ham and between the slices. Bake uncovered 10 minutes, brush with the rest, and bake 5 to 10 minutes more, until caramelized.
A fully cooked ham is ready when the center reaches 140°F (60°C). Rest 10 to 15 minutes, then serve with the pan juices.

Notes

Make ahead: Make the glaze up to 5 days ahead and keep it in the fridge. Warm it before brushing.
Storage: Refrigerate leftover ham up to 5 days, or freeze up to 2 months.
Reheat: Cover slices with foil and a splash of water and warm at 325°F (165°C) for 10 to 15 minutes.
Variations: Use maple syrup instead of honey, pineapple juice instead of orange, or add a pinch of cayenne. Note: this recipe is for a fully cooked ham. A fresh or uncooked ham must be cooked to 145°F (63°C) and rested 3 minutes.

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