Here’s a classic Baked Ham recipe—sweet, savory, and perfectly glazed for any holiday or family dinner.
Baked Ham
Ingredients (6–8 servings)
- 1 fully cooked bone-in ham (5–7 lbs / 2.3–3.2 kg)
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp ground cloves (optional)
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
- ½ cup water or apple juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven
Preheat to 325°F (165°C). - Prepare the ham
- Score the surface of the ham in a diamond pattern (about ½-inch deep).
- Place the ham in a roasting pan, flat-side down.
- Make the glaze
- In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, honey, Dijon mustard, cloves, and cinnamon.
- Brush half the glaze over the ham.
- Bake the ham
- Pour water or apple juice into the bottom of the roasting pan to keep the ham moist.
- Cover loosely with foil and bake for about 15–18 minutes per pound.
- Glaze and finish
- Every 20–30 minutes, brush the ham with the remaining glaze.
- During the last 20 minutes, remove foil and let the glaze caramelize for a nice golden finish.
- Rest and serve
- Remove ham from oven and let it rest 10–15 minutes before slicing.
💡 Tips:
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 140°F (60°C) for fully cooked ham.
- Leftover ham is great in sandwiches, soups, or casseroles.
- For extra flavor, add pineapple slices or whole cloves to stud the ham before baking.
If you want, I can also give a slow cooker ham version that stays extra juicy and infused with a sweet glaze.
Do you want me to give that slow cooker version?
