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Honey Glazed Ham

Irresistible Honey Glazed Ham for Your Holiday Table

This Honey Glazed Ham recipe combines sweet honey, warm spices, and tender meat, perfect for festive gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Ham
  • 1 whole bone-in, fully cooked ham Choose size based on guest count
For the Glaze
  • 1/2 cup honey Or substitute with maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar Light brown sugar can be used
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger Can substitute with nutmeg or omit
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Allspice works as an alternative
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest Can substitute with lemon zest

Equipment

  • oven
  • Roasting pan
  • microwave-safe bowl
  • Basting Brush

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) and gather your cooking equipment.
  2. Score the surface of the ham with diagonal cuts about 1/4 inch deep.
  3. Combine honey, brown sugar, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, and orange zest in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 15-30 seconds.
  4. Place the scored ham cut side down in the baking dish and add a small amount of water.
  5. Brush the warm glaze generously over the ham and cover with aluminum foil.
  6. Bake the ham for about 1.5 hours, glazing again midway.
  7. In the last 45 minutes, remove foil and baste the ham every 15 minutes.
  8. Once baked, remove from oven and let the ham rest before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgSugar: 12gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This Honey Glazed Ham recipe is perfect for holiday gatherings and can be easily prepped in advance to save time with family and friends.

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