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Glazed Ham

Glazed Ham

Glazed ham is a tender, oven-warmed ham coated with a sweet and savory glaze that caramelizes as it bakes. Juicy, flavorful, and perfect for holidays or family dinners, it’s an easy centerpiece with big payoff.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 390
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 fully cooked bone-in or spiral-cut ham 8–10 lb
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup honey or maple syrup
  • ¼ cup Dijon or yellow mustard
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves optional
  • ¼ cup pineapple juice or orange juice optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Place the ham cut-side down in a roasting pan. Cover loosely with foil.
  2. In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, honey, mustard, butter, cloves, and juice (if using). Heat gently until smooth.
  3. Bake the ham covered for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, until warmed through.
  4. Remove foil and brush generously with glaze.
  5. Return to the oven uncovered and bake 30 minutes more, glazing every 10 minutes, until caramelized.
  6. Remove from oven and let rest for 15 minutes before slicing. Serve with extra glaze

Notes

  • Most hams are pre-cooked; this recipe is for reheating and glazing.
  • Keep oven temperature low to prevent drying.
  • Watch closely during the final glazing—sugar can burn quickly.
  • Leftovers store well for up to 5 days and freeze beautifully.