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Spiral Ham with Brown Sugar Glaze
This spiral ham is coated in a homemade brown sugar glaze, then baked in the oven to tender and juicy perfection. A simple way to prepare ham that's both easy and elegant. You'll be sure to get rave reviews from family and friends!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs 10 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 40 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 408 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 lb bone in spiral cut ham
- 1/2 cup butter
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
- cooking spray
- Fresh herbs and fruit for garnish optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a large baking dish with cooking spray.
- Add the butter, brown sugar, pineapple juice, honey, cinnamon and nutmeg to a medium sized pan. Place the pan over medium heat.
- Bring the pan to a simmer and cook for 4-6 minutes or until glaze is syrupy.
- Place the ham in the baking dish and pour half of the glaze over the top. Cover the ham tightly with foil. Reserve the other half of the glaze for later use.
- Bake the ham for 2 hours, then uncover the ham.
- Brush the remaining glaze over the ham. If the glaze has started to harden you can liquefy it by microwaving it for 30 seconds.
- Increase the oven temperature to 400 degrees F.
- Place the ham, uncovered, in the oven. Bake for another 10-15 minutes or until glaze is caramelized and browned.
- Transfer the ham to a serving platter, then garnish with fresh herbs and fruit as desired. Spoon the pan drippings over the ham. Slice the ham, then serve.
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Notes
- Aim for an internal temperature of 145 degrees F. You can insert a probe thermometer into the thickest part of the ham before it goes into the oven to can keep an eye on the temperature as it cooks.
- Prepare the glaze just before you plan to use it. The glaze will harden in the fridge if you make it in advance. If your glaze thickens too much, you can microwave it for 20-30 seconds to loosen it back up again.
Nutrition Information
Calories
408kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Cholesterol
100mg
(33%)
Sodium
755mg
(31%)
Potassium
373mg
(11%)
Sugar
36g
(72%)
Vitamin A
355IU
(7%)
Calcium
34mg
(3%)
Iron
1.2mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 408
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 408kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 755mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 373mg | 8% |
| Sugar | 36g | 72% |
| Vitamin A | 355IU | 7% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.