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Honey-glazed spiral ham Recipe

American · Main course · 130 min total

A classic holiday centerpiece, this honey-glazed spiral ham is juicy, sweet, and caramelized with a simple glaze that enhances the ham's natural flavor.

Ingredients

• 1 (8-10 lb) spiral-cut ham, fully cooked
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Remove ham from packaging and place cut-side down in a roasting pan. Cover tightly with foil.
2. Bake ham for 10-12 minutes per pound (about 1.5 hours for 8-10 lb ham), until internal temperature reaches 130°F (54°C).
3. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine honey, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, cloves, and cinnamon. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat.
4. Remove ham from oven and increase oven temperature to 425°F (218°C). Brush ham generously with glaze, getting between slices.
5. Return ham to oven, uncovered, and bake for 15-20 minutes, basting every 5 minutes with remaining glaze, until ham is glossy and caramelized. Internal temperature should reach 140°F (60°C).
6. Let ham rest 15 minutes before serving. Serve with pan juices.

Tips

• For extra flavor, add pineapple rings or maraschino cherries secured with toothpicks before the final bake.
• Leftover ham can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
• The glaze can be made ahead and refrigerated; reheat gently before using.

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