Honey Marsala Glazed Ham

Elevate your holiday table with this Honey Marsala Glazed Ham, a show-stopping centerpiece that’s as delicious as it is stunning. This recipe combines the rich, sophisticated flavor of Marsala wine with the natural sweetness of honey and brown sugar, enhanced by warm spices like cinnamon and cloves. A touch of orange zest and juice adds a bright, citrusy note that perfectly balances the glaze. Scored in a beautiful diamond pattern, the bone-in ham absorbs a luscious glaze as it bakes to golden, caramelized perfection. Perfect for gatherings, this recipe is easy to prepare yet delivers restaurant-quality results, making it an ideal choice for Easter, Thanksgiving, or Christmas celebrations. Serve it with extra glaze for an irresistible finish that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:180 mins

Total Time:195 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 8 pounds bone-in ham
• 0.5 cups honey
• 0.5 cups Marsala wine
• 0.25 cups brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoons ground cloves
• 1 teaspoons orange zest
• 2 tablespoons orange juice

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).

Step 2

Place the ham in a roasting pan, flat side down, and score the surface of the ham in a diamond pattern, making shallow cuts about an inch apart.

Step 3

In a small saucepan, combine honey, Marsala wine, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, butter, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, orange zest, and orange juice. Heat over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is well blended. Remove from heat.

Step 4

Brush a generous amount of the glaze all over the ham, covering the scored surface.

Step 5

Cover the roasting pan with aluminum foil and place it in the preheated oven. Bake the ham for 2 hours, basting with the glaze every 30 minutes.

Step 6

After 2 hours, remove the foil and brush on more glaze. Increase the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) and bake uncovered for an additional 30-45 minutes, basting every 15 minutes, until the ham is golden brown and caramelized.

Step 7

Remove the ham from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes before slicing.

Step 8

Serve warm with any remaining glaze drizzled over the top or served on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	3998.2 grams (3998.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6232

Total Fat 228.90g	293%
Saturated Fat 85.40g	427%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.70g
Cholesterol 2062mg	687%
Sodium 44405mg	1931%
Total Carbohydrate 210.20g	76%
Dietary Fiber 1.50g	5%
Total Sugars 204.40g
Protein 763.20g	1526%

Vitamin D 5IU	23%
Calcium 291mg	22%
Iron 34mg	191%
Potassium 10110mg	215%

*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: 34.6%

Protein: 51.3%

Carbs: 14.1%