Glazed Baked Ham Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
2 hrs 20 mins
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Total Time
2 hrs 50 mins
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Servings
20 people
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Calories
430 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Glazed Baked Ham Recipe
Description
The Glazed Baked Ham Recipe centers on an 11.5 lb spiral-cut, fully cooked ham that is brought to room temperature before baking. The glaze combines apricot preserves, honey, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and butter, simmered briefly to meld flavors and form a loose honey-like sauce. The ham is placed cut-side down in a foil-lined roasting pan and initially baked at 325°F for about 10 to 11 minutes per pound to warm through, taking advantage of the ham’s pre-cooked status. After the initial baking, the oven temperature is raised to 425°F to apply the remaining glaze and develop a caramelized, shiny surface.
This approach yields a ham that retains moisture inside while featuring a sweet and tangy crust on the outside. The apricot preserves add a fruity brightness paired with the deep sweetness from brown sugar and honey. Dijon mustard introduces subtle sharpness, balancing the glaze’s sweetness. The butter enriches the glaze, helping it to spread smoothly and finish with a slight sheen.
This baked ham is best served warm, making it a centerpiece for holiday feasts or large family dinners. The spiral-cut format allows for easy slicing and portioning. The finishing glaze step adds attractive visual appeal and concentrated flavor to each slice. This recipe can be adapted for hams ranging from 10 to 15 pounds with slight timing adjustments.
Ingredients
- 11.5 lb ham spiral cut (10-15 lb ham, fully cooked, bone-in
- 1/2 cup apricot preserves
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup brown sugar packed
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 3 Tbsp butter unsalted
Instructions
- Prep Ham - Let ham sit covered at room temperature for 2 hours (or 1 hr for a 6-7 lb ham) before roasting, then remove packaging and pre-heat oven to 325˚F with the oven rack in the lower third of the oven.
- Make Glaze - While the ham is coming to room temperature, make the sauce. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine apricot preserves, honey, brown sugar, dijon, and butter. Bring to a simmer and cook 1 minute, whisking constantly then remove from heat. The sauce should be the consistency of loose honey.
- First Glaze - Line your roasting pan with foil for easier cleanup. Place ham in a roasting pan cut-side down. Brush on 1/3 of the glaze and cover tightly with foil. Bake at 325 for 10-11 minutes per pound (about 2 hours for an 11.5 lb ham). Keep in mind ham is already cooked, and you just want to heat it up to about 110˚F. Use an oven-safe, internal temperature probe to test for doneness.
- Second Glaze - Increase oven to 425˚F. Remove ham from the oven and brush with 1/3 of glaze. Return to oven and bake uncovered 10 minutes.
- Third Glaze - Remove from oven and brush with remaining 1/3 glaze and roast uncovered another 10 minutes until a brown crust has formed and the internal temperature reaches 130-135˚F. Keep in mind once the ham is removed from the oven, the temperature will rise another 5-10 degrees to bring it to the recommended 140˚F.
- Rest Ham and Serve - Transfer ham to a serving dish and rest ham 15-20 minutes before serving. Strain pan juices through a sieve, skim off the fat that floats to the top. Spoon pan juices over ham slices when serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 20people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 430 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 430kcal | 22% |
| Carbs | 7g | |
| Protein | 49g | 98% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 195mg | 65% |
| Sodium | 3049mg | 127% |
| Potassium | 743mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 52IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 61mg | 68% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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