Sweet & Savory Baked Ham with Honey Glaze
This delicious honey-glazed ham will undoubtedly be the highlight of your Easter dinner. The rich flavors, the melt-in-your-mouth texture, and the impressive presentation will make everyone feel like they’re dining at a five-star restaurant. It’s easy enough for beginners but impressive enough for seasoned chefs, making it the perfect dish to serve on this special occasion.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 25 minutes mins
- 1 8-10 lb fully cooked bone-in ham
- 1 cup honey
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon olive oil for brushing
Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Place the ham on a roasting rack inside a large roasting pan. Score the surface of the ham in a diamond pattern, making sure not to cut too deeply into the meat. This helps the glaze soak in and gives it a lovely presentation.
Prepare the honey glaze: In a medium saucepan, combine honey, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, cinnamon, cloves, and ginger. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved and the glaze thickens slightly, about 5-7 minutes.
Brush the ham: Using a pastry brush, coat the ham with a layer of the honey glaze. Save some glaze for later to brush on during the cooking process and for serving.
Bake the ham: Place the ham in the oven and bake, uncovered, for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 140°F (60°C). Every 30 minutes, brush the ham with more of the glaze to keep it moist and ensure the glaze caramelizes beautifully.
Final touch: Once the ham is done, remove it from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before carving. Brush the remaining glaze over the ham and serve.