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Let me show you how easy it is to cook Honey Baked Ham – a spiral glazed ham recipe with a sweet honey topping. It’s perfect for the holiday season.
Honey Baked Ham recipe
Whether you want to make ham for Easter, for Christmas, or just for tonight’s dinner, this is a glazed ham recipe that will fill you and your loved ones right up!
Juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside, with the perfect sweet-savory flavor mix – it’s absolutely glorious. I’m surprised it’s not illegal for a ham to taste this good!
Glazed ham is one of those traditional recipes that everyone’s seen or had before, but I’ve discovered some people don’t know how to make!! This is not to say that it’s their fault, sometimes your favorite auntie just didn’t pass on the recipe. Or, despite your best efforts, auntie’s glazed ham recipe doesn’t quite translate somehow. Don’t worry – I’ve got you covered!
That’s why I’m excited to share this recipe today! You’ll see just how long to cook a ham without it becoming dry, AND you’ll learn how to put together a fantastic, sugary glaze. If you don’t quite know how to cook a ham or glaze a ham, you’re in luck! While it takes a bit of time, it’s pretty easy and a crowd pleaser in any season.
Recipe for Honey Baked Ham
** Ingredients are at a glance. Be sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the full amounts and printable recipe. **
- spiral ham
- honey
- unsalted butter
- white granulated sugar
- onion powder
- ground cinnamon
- nutmeg
- ground ginger
- ground cloves
- seasoned salt
- water
How to cook Glazed Ham
Time needed: 3 hours.
How to cook Glazed Ham
- Preheat.
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Coat an oven roasting pan or 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray.
- Place.
Place the ham in the pan, cut side down.
- Combine.
Combine the butter and honey until thoroughly mixed.
- Pour.
Pour the mixture over the ham, coating evenly.
- Cover.
Cover the baking dish with foil and place it in the preheated oven.
- Bake.
Bake for 2 hours or until internal temperature is 140°F.
- Remove.
Remove the ham from the oven and turn the oven to broil.
- Combine.
In a medium saucepan, combine sugar and all seasonings with 1/2 cup water.
- Boil.
Bring the sugar mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently until the sugar is dissolved.
- Pour.
Carefully pour half of the glaze over the ham.
- Broil.
Place the ham, uncovered, under the broiler. Watch it closely and broil for 1-2 minutes or until the glaze starts to bubble.
- Remove and pour.
Remove the ham from the oven and pour the remaining glaze over the ham.
- Broil.
Return the ham to the oven, uncovered, and continue to broil for 1-2 minutes.
- Remove.
Remove the ham from the oven.
- Cut and serve.
Cut and serve immediately. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator.
Glazed Ham recipe: FAQs
If you run into any problems or if you would like some suggestions, be sure to read this section before leaving a comment.
If you’re not a fan of white sugar, brown sugar will also work for the glaze. In fact, if you prefer a richer molasses-type flavor, you might want to use brown sugar instead.
Ooh, yes!! Use maple syrup instead of honey in the glaze for a wonderful, unique maple flavor!
A dash of garlic or chili powder added to the glaze tastes amazing, so definitely experiment with that. Also, light corn syrup works instead of honey in a pinch, and allspice instead of cloves!
How did you like this recipe?
Glazed Ham often reminds me of Easter, Christmas, or other big family get-together type holidays. But let me tell you, y’all, it’s good all-year-round, for literally ANY occasion. I’m sure you agree, right?! Let me know down in the comments how this recipe turned out for you. I’d love to hear about your ham!
Other ham recipes you may enjoy
Are you a fan of ham? Good, because I’ve written up a lot of delicious ham recipes right here on the blog! Here are just a few of my favorites …
- Iowa Ham Salad – a great way to use up leftover ham!
- Ham and Cheese Sliders – serve these up on game day or when you need an easy dinner idea.
- Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes with Ham – comfort food like grandma used to make. Use leftover ham if you have any left.
- Ham and Bean Soup – another great way to use leftover ham! With the weather getting cooler, this is a great frugal recipe!
- Ham and Cheese Quiche – a simple recipe great for breakfast or dinner!
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Honey Baked Glazed Ham
Let me show you how easy it is to cook Honey Baked Ham - a spiral glazed ham recipe with a sweet honey topping. It's perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
Ham
- Spiral Ham, about 8-10 pounds
Glaze
- ¼ cup honey
- 3 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups white granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp. seasoned salt
- 1/2 tsp. onion powder
- 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp. ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp. ground cloves
- 1/2 cup of water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Coat an oven roasting pan or 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray.
- Place the ham in the pan, cut side down.
- Combine the butter and honey until thoroughly mixed.
- Pour the mixture over the ham, coating evenly.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and place it in the preheated oven.
- Bake for 2 hours or until internal temperature is 140°F.
- Remove the ham from the oven and turn the oven to broil.
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugar and all seasonings with 1/2 cup water.
- Bring the sugar mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently until the sugar is dissolved.
- Carefully pour half of the glaze over the ham.
- Place the ham, uncovered, under the broiler. Watch it closely and broil for 1-2 minutes or until the glaze starts to bubble.
- Remove the ham from the oven and pour the remaining glaze over the ham.
- Return the ham to the oven, uncovered, and continue to broil for 1-2 minutes.
- Remove the ham from the oven.
- Cut and serve immediately. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator.
Notes
- If you’re not a fan of white sugar, brown sugar will also work for the glaze. In fact, if you prefer a richer molasses-type flavor, you might want to use brown sugar instead.
- Use maple syrup instead of honey in the glaze for a wonderful, unique maple flavor!
- Consider a dash of garlic powder or chili powder to the glaze.
- Also, light corn syrup works instead of honey in a pinch, and allspice can work instead of cloves!
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 10 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 307Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 53mgSodium: 742mgCarbohydrates: 48gFiber: 0gSugar: 48gProtein: 15g
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Oh my goodness! So Southern – so good.
Thanks, Jamie, pinned.
Sheila