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Perfect Honey Baked Ham Recipe with Easy Brown Sugar Glaze

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A simple and delicious honey baked ham with a sweet and savory brown sugar glaze that creates a caramelized crust and tender, juicy meat. Perfect for holidays and gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 8 to 10-pound fully cooked bone-in ham (spiral sliced if possible)
  • 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup pure honey
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • Pinch of ground cloves (optional)
  • 1/4 cup water

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and position the oven rack in the lower third.
  2. Remove the ham from packaging and pat dry with paper towels. If not spiral sliced, score the surface in a diamond pattern about 1/4-inch deep.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together brown sugar, honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, cinnamon, and ground cloves until smooth.
  4. Place the ham flat side down on a rack inside a roasting pan. Pour 1/4 cup water into the pan.
  5. Using a basting brush, coat the entire surface of the ham with the glaze, making sure it gets into the scored cuts if scored.
  6. Roast uncovered for about 1 hour and 15 minutes (approximately 10 minutes per pound). Every 20 minutes, baste the ham with more glaze and pan juices.
  7. If the glaze starts to darken too fast, loosely cover the ham with aluminum foil to prevent burning.
  8. Check the internal temperature; the ham is done when it reaches 140°F (60°C) in the thickest part.
  9. Remove the ham from the oven and let it rest, tented with foil, for 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

Baste the ham every 20 minutes to build a sticky-sweet crust. Tent with foil if glaze darkens too quickly. Let the ham rest for 15 minutes before carving to keep it juicy. For variations, add spices like cayenne or substitute honey with maple syrup.

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