Honey Glazed Spiral Ham

Ingredients

• 1 bone-in spiral-cut ham, 7–9 lbs
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Steps

1. 1

   1. Remove the ham from the refrigerator 45 minutes before cooking and preheat the oven to 325°F. Place the ham cut-side down in a roasting pan and cover tightly with foil.

2. 2

   2. Bake covered for about 15 minutes per pound, until an internal thermometer reads 130°F near the bone.

3. 3

   3. While the ham bakes, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, then stir in honey, brown sugar, mustard, apple cider vinegar, cloves, cinnamon, and smoked paprika. Simmer for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.

4. 4

   4. Remove foil, brush half the glaze generously over the entire surface, working it into the spiral cuts. Raise the oven temperature to 425°F and return the ham uncovered for 10 minutes.

5. 5

   5. Brush on the remaining glaze and bake another 10–15 minutes until the exterior is deeply caramelized and mahogany brown. Watch closely to prevent burning.

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   6. Rest the ham for 15 minutes before transferring to a serving plate, fanning the spiral slices slightly outward at the base.