Ahhh yes. Glazed ham season 😌
Here’s a no-fail classic glazed ham that hits that sweet-savory sweet spot.
Classic Brown Sugar–Honey Glazed Ham
Works for spiral or whole ham
You’ll need
- 1 fully cooked ham (bone-in if you can—more flavor)
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar or orange juice
- 1 tsp ground cloves or cinnamon (optional but 🔥)
How to do it
- Heat oven to 325°F / 165°C.
Place ham cut-side down in a roasting pan. Cover loosely with foil. - Warm the ham
Bake about 15 minutes per pound, until heated through. - Make the glaze
Simmer everything in a small pan for 5–7 minutes until glossy and thick. - Glaze time
Remove foil for the last 30 minutes.
Brush generously every 10 minutes, letting it caramelize. - Rest + serve
Rest 10–15 minutes before slicing so it stays juicy.
Want to level it up?
- Pineapple vibes: Add crushed pineapple or pineapple juice to the glaze
- Spicy-sweet: Add a pinch of chili flakes or a spoon of hot honey
- Orange-maple: Swap honey for maple syrup + orange zest
- Old-school: Stud the ham with whole cloves before glazing
If you want, tell me:
- spiral vs whole
- oven, slow cooker, or air fryer
- classic, fancy, or “people will fight over leftovers”
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