Here’s a classic, foolproof Glazed Ham—sweet, savory, and perfect for holidays or Sunday dinner:
Glazed Ham
Ingredients (serves 8–12)
- 1 fully cooked bone-in or boneless ham (8–10 lb)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 tbsp Dijon or yellow mustard
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp cinnamon (optional)
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves (optional)
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice, orange juice, or apple juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven
- Preheat to 325°F (165°C).
- Prepare ham
- Place ham cut-side down in a roasting pan.
- Score the surface in a diamond pattern (optional but recommended).
- Make glaze
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine brown sugar, honey (or maple syrup), mustard, butter, spices, and juice.
- Simmer 2–3 minutes until smooth.
- Bake
- Cover ham loosely with foil.
- Bake 15 minutes per pound, until heated through.
- Glaze
- During the last 30–40 minutes, uncover ham and brush generously with glaze every 10 minutes.
- Finish
- For a caramelized finish, increase oven to 425°F (220°C) for the last 5–7 minutes (watch closely).
- Rest & serve
- Let ham rest 10–15 minutes before slicing.
Tips
- Fully cooked hams just need reheating—avoid drying out.
- Add pineapple rings or cherries for a classic look.
- Leftover ham is great for sandwiches, soups, or casseroles.
If you want, I can also give you a slow cooker glazed ham or a pineapple-brown sugar glaze specifically tailored to spiral hams 🍯🥩
