Description
Classic Honey Glazed Ham is a festive centerpiece that transforms holiday gatherings into unforgettable celebrations. With its sweet honey glaze, tender meat, and aromatic spices, this dish captures the essence of comfort and tradition. Perfectly baked to golden perfection, it promises to delight your taste buds and fill your home with irresistible aromas. Ideal for family feasts or special occasions, this ham is as versatile as it is delicious—enjoy it freshly carved or as delightful leftovers in sandwiches.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (8-10 lb) bone-in ham
- 1 cup honey (preferably raw or local)
- 1 cup brown sugar (dark preferred)
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp whole cloves
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Remove the ham from packaging and score the surface with a diamond pattern.
- In a bowl, combine honey, brown sugar, mustard, cinnamon, cloves, and pineapple juice; mix until smooth.
- Brush half the glaze over the scored ham.
- Bake covered with foil for about 1 hour, basting every 20 minutes with remaining glaze.
- Remove foil and bake for an additional 30 minutes until caramelized.
- Let rest for 15 minutes before carving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 oz (85g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg