Description
A delicious Brown Sugar Honey Glazed Spiral Ham perfect for holiday gatherings or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 fully cooked spiral-sliced bone-in ham (8–10 lbs)
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup honey
- ½ cup pineapple juice
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup Dijon mustard
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup reserved ham glaze (for dipping sauce)
- ¼ cup pineapple juice (for dipping sauce)
- 2 tablespoons honey (for dipping sauce)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (for dipping sauce)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (for dipping sauce)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Place the spiral-sliced ham cut-side down in a large roasting pan. Add ½ cup water to the bottom of the pan and cover tightly with aluminum foil.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine brown sugar, honey, pineapple juice, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, butter, apple cider vinegar, cinnamon, cloves, and black pepper. Stir for 5–7 minutes until smooth and slightly thickened.
- Bake the covered ham for approximately 10–15 minutes per pound, following the package reheating directions, until the center reaches 140°F (60°C) for a USDA-inspected fully cooked ham.
- During the last 30 minutes, remove the foil and generously brush the ham with the glaze, allowing it to flow between the spiral slices. Brush again every 10 minutes.
- Increase the oven temperature to 425°F (218°C) for the final 5–10 minutes, watching carefully until the exterior develops a dark, sticky, caramelized crust.
- In a small saucepan, combine the reserved clean glaze, pineapple juice, honey, brown sugar, and Dijon mustard. Simmer for 3–5 minutes until glossy and slightly thickened.
- Allow the ham to rest for 10–15 minutes. Using a sharp carving knife, carefully separate the spiral slices along their natural seams. Lift a thick, juicy slice and dip it into the warm brown sugar honey sauce.
Notes
- Ensure the ham is fully cooked before serving.
- Glazing and caramelizing times may vary based on oven performance.
- For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding other spices such as nutmeg or ginger to the glaze.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg