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    Honey Glazed Spiral Ham

    Published: Apr 12, 2022 · Updated: May 3, 2022 Written by Alicia · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    This Honey Glazed Spiral Ham is the perfect easy ham recipe. With just a few ingredients, you'll have a delicious ham with the perfect balance of sweet and salty. It's an impressive main dish to feed a crowd with little effort.

    Spiral ham on a white platter.

    This easy recipe is the perfect way to feed a crowd making it the perfect addition to any holiday meal or special occasion! Whether it's an Easter lunch or Christmas dinner, this ham recipe is sure to get rave reviews!

    Juicy tender ham is baked at a low temperature to keep it moist and it's coated in a sweet sauce that turns sticky and delicious as it bakes.

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    • Why You'll Love This Recipe!
    • Recipe Ingredients
    • Ingredient Notes
    • Step By Step Instructions
    • Items You May Need
    • Tips & Tricks
    • Substitutions & Variations
    • Storage & Reheating
    • Ideas For Side Dishes
    • Recipe FAQs
    • Other Recipes You'll Love!
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    Why You'll Love This Recipe!

    • Using a spiral cut ham means the work of slicing a large piece of meat is done for you so guests can serve themselves easily
    • The sweet and tangy sauce has only 4 ingredients but it packs a ton of flavor
    • This recipe can feed a large crowd, between 12 and 14 people

    Recipe Ingredients

    Ingredients for honey glazed ham on a counter with labels over each one.

    Ingredient Notes

    Spiral Sliced Ham - I prefer a bone-in spiral-cut ham for several reasons. First, the bone gives the ham flavor as it bakes and can help keep it moist. Two, the glaze can get down in between the slices and flavor more of the ham. Finally, the slices are already cut for you which makes it an easy no-fuss way to serve it.

    Honey & Brown Sugar - Ham is a highly salty meat that pairs well with a sweet sauce. I like to combine honey and brown sugar to give the glaze a more well-rounded flavor. The honey becomes sticky while the brown sugar becomes deeply caramelized.

    Dijon Mustard - Dijon mustard adds a nice tang to the sauce to keep it from being overly sweet. Some recipes call for adding vinegar instead, but I like the flavor that dijon mustard adds to the sauce.

    Fresh Thyme - Thyme and ham go together very well. Adding the fresh thyme to the glaze while it simmers allows it to infuse into the sauce.

    Step By Step Instructions

    Note: Full list of ingredients, their amounts, and instructions can be found in the recipe card below.

    Step 1:

    Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line a large roasting pan with aluminum foil or use a large disposable roasting pan placed on a baking sheet for stability.

    Step 2:

    Place the ham in the pan and cover with foil. Bake for 1 hour.

    Spiral sliced ham in a disposable roasting pan.

    Step 3:

    When there are 10 minutes left, add the honey, light brown sugar, dijon mustard, and thyme to a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Gently simmer the sauce for about 5 minutes or until the honey mixture thickens.

    Honey brown sugar glaze in a saucepan with a wooden spoon.

    Step 4:

    Remove the ham from the oven and uncover. Pour half of the glaze over the ham using a fork or tongs to gently pull the slices apart to allow the sauce to get down in between them. Press the slices back together and pour the rest of the glaze over the top of the ham.

    Spiral sliced ham coated in a honey glaze in a foil roasting pan.

    Step 5:

    Return the ham to the oven uncovered. Bake for another hour, basting the pan drippings over the ham every 15 minutes.

    Step 6:

    Once the ham is done baking, allow it to rest for 10 minutes before serving. Pour the remaining glaze from the bottom of the pan into a gravy boat or other serving bowl to serve along with the ham.

    Spiral sliced honey glazed ham in a foil roasting pan with pan drippings.

    Items You May Need

    You can absolutely line a large roasting pan with foil and bake the ham in there.

    However, the honey and brown sugar become extremely sticky while baking, especially anywhere that began to caramelize or burn. It can be very difficult to clean.

    For that reason, I like to use a disposable roasting pan for easy clean up.

    Tips & Tricks

    • If you're using a disposable roasting pan, place it on a baking sheet for better stability
    • Keep the bone to make ham bone broth. Gently simmer the bone in water (i.e. barely bubbling) with vegetables and herbs for a minimum of four hours.

    Substitutions & Variations

    Feel free to use other herbs or spices. Whole cloves stuck into the ham or ground cloves added to the glaze are very traditional.

    Rosemary and tarragon also pair well with ham and can be added to the glaze in addition to or as a replacement to the thyme.

    Use dark brown sugar for a richer caramel flavor to the honey and brown sugar glaze.

    Storage & Reheating

    Keep leftover ham either on the bone or pulled off in an airtight container in the fridge.

    Ham will stay good for about 5 days.

    To reheat in the oven, preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Place the ham in an oven-safe baking dish and bake uncovered for 20 minutes or until warmed through.

    To reheat on the stove, place a slice of ham in a pan and heat over medium-low heat until warmed through, about 5 minutes.

    To reheat in the microwave, place a slice on a microwave-safe plate and heat at 50 percent power in 1-minute increments until warmed through.

    Ideas For Side Dishes

    Mashed Potatoes

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    Green Beans

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    Recipe FAQs

    Will the outside still get crispy bits baking it at only 325 degrees?

    Yes! The outside still gets little crispy bits and the sauce becomes sticky and thick. The benefit of roasting the ham at a lower temperature is that the thickest part of the ham can fully warm through without drying out. With this method, you get a nice juicy ham.

    Why do I need to baste the ham?

    As the ham bakes, some of the sauce will run off and mix with the pan drippings. Basting this over the ham every 15 minutes will add a ton of flavor to the ham while keeping it moist and tender.

    Can I use another type of ham?

    Sure! Whole ham, half ham, and boneless ham are all great choices and can be made exactly the same way. The downside to using one of them is that the sauce won't get down in between the slices and you'll need to carve the ham when it's done cooking.

    Do I need to use a meat thermometer?

    No, the ham is already fully cooked so it isn't necessary to track the internal temperature. However, once the internal temperature reaches 140 to 165 degrees F is the best time to remove the ham to avoid drying it out.

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    Spiral ham on a platter with some slices folded over.

    Honey Glazed Spiral Ham

    Alicia
    Juicy tender ham is baked at a low temperature to keep it moist and coated in a sweet sauce that turns sticky and delicious.
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 2 hours hrs
    Resting Time 10 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Servings 12 people

    Ingredients
      

    • 8 to 10 pound fully cooked spiral sliced ham
    • 1 cup light brown sugar packed
    • ¾ cup honey
    • 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
    • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line a large roasting pan with aluminum foil or use a disposable roasting pan.
    • Place the ham in the pan and cover with foil. Bake for 1 hour.
    • When 10 minutes are left, add the honey, brown sugar, dijon mustard, and thyme to a medium saucepan. Heat over medium heat until it comes to a gentle simmer. Continue simmering, stirring often, for 5 minutes or until the glaze thickens.
    • Pull the ham out of the oven and uncover. Pour half of the glaze over the ham spreading apart the slices with a fork or tongs. Press the slices back together and pour the rest of the glaze over the top of the ham.
    • Bake uncovered for another hour basting the pan drippings over the ham every 15 minutes.
    • Allow the ham to rest for 10 minutes before serving. Serve the pan drippings on the side.

    Notes

    Line a roasting pan with heavy-duty foil or use a disposable foil roasting pan for easy clean-up. The honey and brown sugar will caramelize and become very sticky as they bake making clean up difficult.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1servingCalories: 871kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 65gFat: 51gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 24gCholesterol: 187mgSodium: 3623mgPotassium: 905mgFiber: 1gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg
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