Oh yes—glazed, spiral-sliced ham is a showstopper for holidays or Sunday dinner. Here’s a foolproof recipe for a sweet, sticky, flavorful glaze.
Glazed Spiral-Sliced Ham
Ingredients
- 1 fully cooked spiral-sliced ham (about 8–10 lbs)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup honey or maple syrup
- ¼ cup Dijon mustard or yellow mustard
- ¼ cup apple cider or orange juice
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- Optional: cloves for studding
Instructions
1. Prep the Ham
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Remove ham from packaging, discard glaze packet if included.
- Place ham cut side down in a roasting pan.
- Optional: stud the ham with cloves for extra aroma.
2. Make the Glaze
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine:
- Brown sugar
- Honey or maple syrup
- Mustard
- Juice (apple or orange)
- Butter
- Stir and heat until sugar dissolves and glaze is smooth (~5 minutes).
3. Glaze the Ham
- Brush the ham generously with glaze.
- Cover loosely with foil.
- Bake for 1 ½ to 2 hours (about 10–12 minutes per pound), basting with glaze every 20–30 minutes.
4. Finish Glazing
- Remove foil for the last 20–30 minutes of baking.
- Brush with remaining glaze to get a sticky, caramelized finish.
5. Serve
- Let ham rest 10 minutes before slicing.
- Serve warm with remaining glaze or pan juices.
Pro Tips
- Don’t overbake: fully cooked ham just needs to be warmed through (~140°F internal).
- Spiral-sliced ham makes serving easy—guests can grab pre-sliced pieces.
- Glaze variations:
- Brown sugar + pineapple juice + Dijon
- Maple syrup + mustard + a dash of cinnamon
- Honey + orange juice + cloves
If you want, I can give you a quick 1-hour “extra sticky, caramelized” version that makes the ham taste like it took all day, perfect for last-minute dinner prep 🍯🔥.
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