Here’s a classic Honey Baked Ham recipe — sweet, sticky, and caramelized on the outside, tender and juicy inside. Perfect for holidays, Sunday dinner, or special occasions.

🍯 Honey Baked Ham

⭐ Ingredients

1 fully-cooked spiral-sliced ham (about 8–10 lbs)
½ cup honey
½ cup brown sugar, packed
¼ cup Dijon mustard
1 tsp ground cloves
Optional: ½ tsp cinnamon or nutmeg for extra warmth

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat oven

Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
Line a roasting pan with foil for easy cleanup.

2. Prepare the glaze

In a small bowl, mix:
- Honey
- Brown sugar
- Dijon mustard
- Cloves (and optional cinnamon or nutmeg)
Stir until smooth.

3. Glaze the ham

Place the ham, cut side down, in the roasting pan.
Brush ⅓–½ of the glaze over the ham, making sure to get between slices.

4. Bake

Cover loosely with foil and bake 10–12 minutes per pound, brushing with remaining glaze every 20–30 minutes.
For an 8–10 lb ham, this is about 1½–2 hours.

5. Caramelize

For a sticky, caramelized finish, remove foil during the last 15–20 minutes of baking and brush on extra glaze.
Optionally, broil 2–3 minutes at the very end for a darker crust — watch carefully to avoid burning.

6. Rest and serve

Let the ham rest 10–15 minutes before slicing.
Serve with leftover glaze drizzled over the top.

⭐ Tips & Variations

Maple twist: Replace half the honey with pure maple syrup.
Brown sugar crust: Sprinkle extra brown sugar on top before final caramelization.
Spicy glaze: Add ½ tsp cayenne pepper or a splash of hot sauce to the glaze.
Storage: Leftover ham keeps 3–5 days in the fridge; freeze slices for up to 3 months.

If you want, I can also give a slow-cooker Honey Baked Ham version, which keeps it extra moist and perfect for hands-off cooking.

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Honey baked ham