Honey Baked Ham Recipe
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 50 mins
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Additional Time
3 hrs 40 mins
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Total Time
5 hrs 40 mins
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Servings
15 servings
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Calories
637 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Honey Baked Ham Recipe
Description
This recipe uses a 7-10 pound boneless spiral ham as its base, which is first brought to room temperature before baking to ensure even cooking. The glaze combines honey, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Dijon and grainy mustards, and spices including garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and ground cloves. It is gently heated until smooth before half is brushed onto the ham prior to roasting.
The ham is roasted at 325°F on a rack in a roasting pan with apple juice and water added below for moisture. Repeated glazing during cooking builds a flavorful, caramelized crust with sweet and tangy notes. The spiral-cut design allows the glaze and cooking juices to penetrate between slices.
Serving the ham warmed with its glaze highlights the balance between savory meat and the sweet, spiced exterior. The reserved cooking liquid can be reheated with sliced ham to keep it moist. This dish is ideal for family dinners or gatherings requiring a centerpiece ham.
Letting the ham rest out of the refrigerator in advance reduces oven time. Saving the cooking juices is recommended for moist reheating. The ham will store well refrigerated for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
Ingredients
- 1 ham boneless (7-10 pounds, precut spiral
- 1 cup apple juice
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup honey
- ¾ cup light brown sugar packed
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon grainy mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon cloves ground
Instructions
- Let the ham sit out at room temperature for 3 hours before baking. This will help bring the ham’s temperature up so it won’t take as long to cook. This accounts for the long "additional time" measurement above.
- Preheat the oven to 325°F. Place the ham onto a rack in a large roasting pan, cut-side down. If you do not have a roasting rack, you can make one by using a large piece of foil, compressing it down into a long rope, and securing the ends together to form a circle. Place the foil circle into the bottom of the roasting pan and place the ham, cut-side down, on top of the foil.
- Pour the apple juice and water into the bottom of the roasting pan.
- To a small sauce pan, add the honey, brown sugar, vinegar, dijon and grainy mustards, garlic and onion powders, pepper, cloves, and whisk together until combined and place over medium-low heat. Continue to stir occasionally until the sugars have melted and the mixture is smooth; remove from the heat.
- Brush half of the glaze all over the ham, trying to get some of the glaze between the slices, but don’t worry if you can’t. Cover the ham and roasting pan with foil, noting you may need to overlap the foil.
- Place in the oven and bake for about 90 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches around 110°F.
- Increase the oven temp to 375°F.
- Remove the foil and brush with half of the remaining glaze (make sure you reserve the other half), again trying to get the glaze between the slices as best you can. Tip - If the glaze thickened too much and it is not brushable, place it back on the stove to loosen it up.
- Place the ham back in the oven, uncovered this time, and bake for another 20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches about 130°F.
- Turn your broiler to low.
- Brush the remaining reserved glaze all over the ham, trying to get the glaze in between the slices as best you can.
- Broil the ham until the glaze starts to bubble and becomes caramelized. Tip - Make sure to keep an eye on it the entire time or it could burn!
- Allow the ham to sit and rest for about 20 minutes before serving. I prefer to serve with the ham drippings as a jus because they add so much moisture and flavor* (See Notes).
Notes
- Bring the ham to room temperature before baking to more evenly cook and reduce oven time.
- Save the cooking juices to reheat ham slices by simmering them in the liquid, keeping slices moist.
- Store cooked ham airtight in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 15servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 637 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 637kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 46g | 92% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Cholesterol | 131mg | 44% |
| Sodium | 2552mg | 106% |
| Potassium | 662mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 31g | 62% |
| Vitamin A | 3IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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