Brown Sugar Glazed Baked Ham

A magnificent whole baked ham with a glistening, deep amber glaze. The surface is scored in a classic diamond pattern, studded with whole cloves. Several thick, juicy slices are fanned out on a platter, revealing a tender pink interior as a delicate wisp of steam rises.

Brown Sugar Glazed Baked Ham

A simple, foolproof baked ham recipe with a sweet and tangy brown sugar glaze. Juicy, tender, and perfect as the centerpiece for any holiday or family dinner.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 2

Total Time 2 10

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Servings 16 servings

Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients

Ham

8 lb fully cooked bone-in spiral-cut ham 8-10 lb
1 cup water or chicken broth

Glaze

1 cup packed brown sugar
0.25 cup honey or maple syrup
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
0.25 tsp ground cloves optional

Notes

This recipe is for fully cooked spiral-cut ham. For unsliced ham, score the surface in a diamond pattern before baking. Add pineapple or orange juice to the glaze for a fruitier flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 5 days.

Keyword baked ham, brown sugar glaze, holiday ham, spiral-cut ham, sweet ham