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Perfect Honey Glazed Spiral Ham Recipe 5 Easy Steps for Brown Sugar Crust

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A quick and easy honey glazed spiral ham recipe featuring a sticky, caramelized brown sugar crust with a subtle tang from Dijon mustard and spices. Perfect for holidays or any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 fully cooked spiral-cut ham (about 8–10 lbs / 3.6–4.5 kg), pre-sliced
  • ½ cup honey (170g)
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar (220g), light brown sugar preferred
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ cup water (120ml)
  • Whole cloves (optional, for studding the ham)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
  2. In a small saucepan, combine ½ cup honey, 1 cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon ground cloves, and ½ cup water. Heat over medium, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is smooth. Remove from heat.
  3. Place the spiral ham on a rack in your roasting pan. If using whole cloves, stud them evenly around the ham’s surface.
  4. Brush a generous layer of the glaze over the ham, making sure to get some glaze between the spiral slices.
  5. Cover the ham loosely with aluminum foil.
  6. Bake the ham for about 1 hour (or 10 minutes per pound / 450 g), basting with more glaze every 15 minutes. Remove the foil during the last 15 minutes to let the glaze caramelize and form the crust. Watch carefully to avoid burning.
  7. Check the internal temperature with an instant-read thermometer; it should reach 140°F (60°C). If not, continue baking and basting as needed.
  8. Remove from oven and let the ham rest for 10–15 minutes.
  9. Slice and serve warm.

Notes

If glaze thickens too much, add a splash of water to loosen before basting. Glaze can be prepared a day ahead and refrigerated; warm gently before use. Use a roasting rack or improvise with foil balls to elevate ham. Avoid overcooking to keep ham moist. Leftover glaze can be warmed and drizzled over slices or mashed potatoes.

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