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Honey Glaze for Ham Recipe

This brown sugar Honey Glaze Recipe for Ham is the perfect way to finish a spiral ham for any occasion.  Flavored with orange juice and warm baking spices, it’s super simple and takes just about 5 minutes to make. This Honey Glazed Ham Recipe is perfect for Easter Dinner, Christmas, Dinner or any Family Dinner.
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 cups
Calories: 118kcal
Author: The Carefree Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Brown Sugar
  • ½ cup Honey
  • ½ cup Orange Juice
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Cloves
  • 1 pinch Nutmeg

Instructions

How to Make Honey Glaze for Ham

  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the brown sugar, honey, orange juice, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg. While stirring, bring to a rapid boil and boil for about 5 minutes.
  • Remove the sauce from the heat and let it cool for a few minutes, then brush or drizzle the glaze over the ham about 20 minutes before it has finished cooking.
  • After glazing, return the ham to the oven, uncovered, and bake for an additional 20 minutes until the glaze is a little crispy and the internal temperature reaches 140 degrees F.

How to Cook a Honey Baked Ham

  • Preheat oven to 275 degrees.
  • Remove all packaging, including the plastic disk on the underside of the ham.
  • Place ham in a 9" x 13" glass baking dish, or similar shallow roasting pan, and cover tightly with foil or a lid.
  • Place in a preheated 275 degree oven and cook for 1 hour 20 minutes - 1 hour 50 minutes, or about 10 minutes per pound of ham. About 20 minutes before it has finished cooking, remove from the oven and add the glaze.
  • After glazing, return the ham to the oven, uncovered, and bake for an additional 20 minutes until the glaze is a little crispy and the internal temperature reaches 140 degrees F.
  • Remove the ham from the oven, cover with foil to retain the heat, and let it rest for 15-20 minutes before slicing. Spoon the juices over the ham before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 118kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 54mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 21IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg