Golden Glazed Ham

Transform your holiday table with the irresistible allure of this Golden Glazed Ham, a show-stopping centerpiece that's as flavorful as it is beautiful. Featuring a tender, juicy bone-in ham coated in a luscious, spiced glaze made with brown sugar, honey, Dijon mustard, pineapple juice, and a hint of cinnamon and cloves, this recipe offers the perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors. The rich glaze caramelizes to a gorgeous golden hue, creating sticky-sweet perfection with every bite. With minimal prep time and a straightforward roasting method, this dish is ideal for Easter, Christmas, or any special gathering. Garnished with fresh herbs or fruit slices, this stunning main course serves up both elegance and crowd-pleasing flavor. Keywords: golden glazed ham, holiday ham recipe, sweet and savory ham, glazed ham with brown sugar, easy holiday main course.

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:120 mins

Total Time:135 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 8 pounds bone-in fully cooked ham (spiral-cut or whole)
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 0.5 cup honey
• 0.25 cup Dijon mustard
• 0.5 cup pineapple juice
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves
• 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon
• 30 pieces whole cloves (optional for decorating)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and position a rack in the lower third of the oven.

Step 2

Place the ham cut-side down in a roasting pan or a large oven-safe dish. If desired, score the surface of the ham in a diamond pattern with a sharp knife and stud with whole cloves.

Step 3

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the brown sugar, honey, Dijon mustard, pineapple juice, apple cider vinegar, ground cloves, and cinnamon.

Step 4

Stir frequently while bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer. Allow the glaze to cook for 5 minutes or until slightly thickened, then remove from heat.

Step 5

Brush the ham generously with some of the glaze, reserving the rest for basting during cooking.

Step 6

Cover the ham loosely with aluminum foil and place it in the oven.

Step 7

Bake for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until the internal temperature of the ham reaches 140°F (60°C). Baste the ham with the reserved glaze every 30 minutes.

Step 8

During the last 20 minutes of cooking, remove the foil to allow the glaze to caramelize into a golden brown finish.

Step 9

Once fully cooked, remove the ham from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before carving.

Step 10

Serve warm, garnished with your choice of fresh herbs or fruit slices for presentation. Enjoy your Golden Glazed Ham!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	4168.2 grams (4168.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6555

Total Fat 201.70g	259%
Saturated Fat 56.60g	283%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 1996mg	665%
Sodium 38957mg	1694%
Total Carbohydrate 355.00g	129%
Dietary Fiber 22.00g	79%
Total Sugars 310.40g
Protein 766.60g	1533%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 769mg	59%
Iron 27mg	147%
Potassium 10381mg	221%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 28.8%

Protein: 48.7%

Carbs: 22.5%