Baked Ham with Brown Sugar Glaze
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
2 hrs 30 mins
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Total Time
2 hrs 35 mins
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Servings
12 Servings
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Calories
690 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Baked Ham with Brown Sugar Glaze
Description
The process begins by removing any plastic disk from the ham bone and placing the spiral ham flat side down in a roasting pan. A mustard and pineapple juice blend is brushed over the surface to add moisture and flavor during roasting. The ham cooks covered at a low temperature to warm through without drying out, typically 12-15 minutes per pound.
Meanwhile, the brown sugar glaze is prepared by boiling pineapple or orange juice, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, ground ginger, and cornstarch until thickened. Fifteen minutes before the end of the roasting time, the oven is raised to 425°F, and the ham is brushed with the glaze to allow caramelization, forming a glossy, flavorful crust.
This preparation yields a tender, mildly sweet ham accented by the tang of mustard and fruity citrus juice in the glaze. It suits holiday dinners or special occasions where a moist, nicely glazed main dish is desired.
If using a smoked ham labeled as fully cooked, the goal is reheating to 140°F internal temperature rather than cooking through. Adjustments should be made according to the ham packaging instructions.
Ingredients
- 1 spiral ham approx 7-9 pounds
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- ¼ cup pineapple juice or orange juice
Brown Sugar Glaze
- ½ cup pineapple juice or orange juice
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- Combine dijon mustard and pineapple juice. Brush over ham.
- If your ham has a plastic disk on the bone, this should be removed and discarded. Place the ham, flat side down in a roasting pan, and cover tightly with foil. Roast 12-15 minutes per pound (or according to package directions).
- Meanwhile, combine glaze ingredients and bring to a boil. Turn heat down and simmer 2-3 minutes. Cool.
- 15 minutes before ham is done, remove from the oven and turn the oven up to 425°F.
- Brush with glaze and return to the oven until the glaze is caramelized and the ham has reached the safe cook temperature.
Notes
- Ensure that smoked hams are labeled "fully cooked" before preparing this recipe, as the cooking time then serves to reheat.
- To achieve proper glaze caramelization, brush the ham with glaze during the final 15 minutes at 425°F.
- Remove any plastic disk from the ham bone before roasting.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 690 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 690 | 35% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 57g | 114% |
| Fat | 44g | 68% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Cholesterol | 164mg | 55% |
| Sodium | 3200mg | 133% |
| Potassium | 795mg | 17% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 1.5mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2.5mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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