Easter Ham
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
3 hrs
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Total Time
3 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
10
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Calories
408 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Easter Ham
Description
The recipe begins by preparing a glaze combining butter, brown sugar, honey, orange juice, Dijon mustard, cinnamon, and nutmeg heated until syrupy. The spiral cut ham is placed in a baking pan coated with cooking spray and partially covered with this glaze before baking at 325°F, covered, for 2.5 hours. This slow bake allows the glaze to penetrate the ham. After removing foil and applying remaining glaze, the oven temperature is raised to 400°F for a final 15-minute roast to caramelize and brown the ham’s surface.
The glaze provides a balance of sweet, tangy, and warm spices that complement the salty ham. The spiral cut makes slicing easier and helps the glaze soak into the meat. Serving garnished with fresh herbs and fruit adds a decorative and aromatic touch. The pan drippings can be spooned over slices for added moisture and flavor.
For hams without spiral cuts, scoring the surface in a diamond pattern allows glaze absorption. The glaze may harden after cooling but can be reheated briefly to pour over before serving. This method produces a well-glazed, moist ham with a flavorful crust, ideal as a holiday centerpiece.
Ingredients
- 8 lb ham bone-in, spiral cut
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/3 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
- cooking spray
- Fruit optional, for garnish
- herbs optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Coat a large baking pan with cooking spray.
- Add the butter, brown sugar, honey, orange juice, mustard, cinnamon and nutmeg to a pot. Place the pot over medium heat.
- Bring the pot to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until glaze looks syrupy and has just started to thicken.
- Place the ham in the prepared pan and pour half of the glaze over it. Cover the ham with foil. Reserve the remaining glaze for later use.
- Bake the ham for 2 1/2 hours. Remove from the oven and uncover the ham.
- Pour the remaining glaze over the ham. If the glaze has started to harden, you can microwave it for about 30 seconds to loosen it back up.
- Increase the oven temperature to 400 degrees F.
- Place the ham, uncovered, in the oven. Bake for another 15 minutes or until glaze is caramelized and browned.
- Transfer the ham to a serving platter and garnish with fresh herbs and fruit if desired. Spoon pan drippings over the ham. Slice the ham, then serve and enjoy.
Notes
- If your ham is not spiral cut, score its surface in a diamond pattern to help the glaze penetrate.
- The glaze may harden as it cools; reheat it for about 30 seconds in the microwave to loosen before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 408 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 408kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 755mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 373mg | 8% |
| Sugar | 30g | 60% |
| Vitamin A | 355IU | 7% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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