Baked Ham with Glaze (Print View)
Tender ham baked with a sweet, savory glaze ideal for festive or Sunday meals.
# What You'll Need:
→ Ham
01 - 1 fully cooked bone-in ham (5.5 lbs)
→ Glaze
02 - 1/2 cup brown sugar
03 - 1/4 cup honey
04 - 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
05 - 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
→ Optional garnish
07 - Fresh parsley or thyme sprigs
# Step-by-Step Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 325°F.
02 - Remove all packaging from the ham and place it cut side down in a foil-lined roasting pan.
03 - Score the surface of the ham in a diamond pattern with a sharp knife, avoiding cutting too deeply.
04 - Combine brown sugar, honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and ground cloves in a small saucepan. Warm gently over low heat, stirring until smooth.
05 - Brush one-third of the glaze evenly over the ham and cover loosely with foil.
06 - Bake for 1 hour, basting with additional glaze every 30 minutes.
07 - Remove foil, brush remaining glaze over the ham, and bake uncovered for 15 minutes until caramelized and bubbly.
08 - Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- This glaze trick feels like a secret handshake between friends—it caramelizes just right, giving the ham a perfect balance of sweet and savory
- The slow roasting lets the ham stay juicy and tender, winning over even the toughest critics
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- Scoring the ham is subtle but key—too deep and the meat dries, too shallow and the glaze won’t penetrate enough
- Warming the glaze before applying makes it smoother and helps it stick better, making all the difference
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- Use a sharp knife for scoring to avoid tearing the meat, which helps the glaze absorb evenly
- Applying glaze in thirds and basting regularly is the secret behind that perfect caramelized crust