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Homemade Honey Baked Ham: Better Than Any Store Near You

This homemade honey baked ham features a perfectly cooked spiral-cut ham enrobed in a sticky-sweet honey glaze with hints of warm spices. The result is a showstopping centerpiece for your holiday table that rivals anything you'd find at specialty ham stores.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 10 -12 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 8-10 pound spiral-cut ham
  • 1 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Remove the ham from packaging and discard any included glaze packets. Place the ham cut-side down in a large roasting pan.
  2. Cover the ham tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 110°F (45°C).
  3. While the ham is baking, prepare your honey glaze. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine honey, brown sugar, butter, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and ginger.
  4. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is well combined, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
  5. After the initial baking time, remove the ham from the oven and increase the oven temperature to 400°F (200°C).
  6. Carefully remove the foil from the ham. Using a pastry brush, generously coat the entire surface of the ham with about 1/3 of the glaze, making sure to get in between the slices.
  7. Return the ham to the oven, uncovered, and bake for 15 minutes. Remove and apply another 1/3 of the glaze.
  8. Return to the oven for another 15 minutes, then remove and apply the remaining glaze.
  9. For the final baking stage, return the ham to the oven and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the glaze has caramelized and the internal temperature reaches 140°F (60°C).
  10. Remove from the oven and let rest for 15 minutes before serving to allow the juices to redistribute.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 28gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 1200mgSugar: 23g
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