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Brown Sugar Honey Glazed Ham. Easter dinner ideas

Brown Sugar Honey Glazed Ham

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Makes 10 to 12 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 bone-in spiral-cut ham 8 to 9 pounds (fully cooked)
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F and set the ham cut side down in a roasting pan. Pour the water into the bottom of the pan.
  • Cover tightly with foil and bake for 1 hour 15 minutes, about 15 minutes per pound, until a thermometer inserted near the center reads 120°F.
  • Combine the brown sugar, honey, mustard, vinegar, cinnamon and cloves in a saucepan over medium heat. Simmer, stirring often, for 4 to 5 minutes, until the glaze coats the back of a spoon.
  • Remove the foil and brush half the glaze over the ham, working it between the spiral slices.
  • Increase the oven to 400°F and bake uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes, basting with the remaining glaze every 5 to 7 minutes, until deeply caramelized and the thermometer reads 140°F.
  • Rest, loosely tented with foil, for 15 minutes before slicing along the pre-cut lines.

Good to Know

Glaze can be made up to 3 days ahead and reheated gently; a cold ham just needs an extra 10 minutes under foil.