Honey Baked Ham is a sweet, savory glazed ham that’s juicy inside with a sticky, caramelized coating outside. 🍯🍖 It’s popular for holidays but easy to make at home.
Ingredients
- 1 fully cooked ham (6–8 lbs, spiral-cut if possible)
- ½ cup honey
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground cloves (optional)
- 1–2 tbsp pineapple juice or orange juice (optional for extra flavor)
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven
Set oven to 325°F (165°C).
2. Prepare the ham
Place the ham cut side down in a roasting pan. Cover loosely with foil.
3. Warm the ham
Bake for about 10–12 minutes per pound until heated through.
4. Make the glaze
In a small bowl whisk together:
- honey
- brown sugar
- melted butter
- mustard
- cinnamon
- cloves
- juice (optional)
5. Glaze the ham
During the last 20–30 minutes of cooking, brush the glaze generously over the ham. Reapply once or twice so it forms a sticky coating.
6. Caramelize (optional but delicious)
For a slightly crispy glaze, remove foil and increase oven to 400°F (205°C) for the final 5–10 minutes.
7. Rest and serve
Let the ham rest 10 minutes, then slice and serve.
Great side dishes
- mashed potatoes 🥔
- roasted vegetables
- mac and cheese 🧀
- dinner rolls
💡 Tip: Save the ham bone and leftovers—they’re excellent for soups, beans, or fried rice.
If you want, I can also show you:
- 🍯 The secret crunchy sugar topping used by famous honey-baked hams
- 🍖 How to make slow cooker honey ham (almost no work)
- 🥓 3 ways to use leftover ham that taste even better the next day.
