Honey Mustard Glazed Baked Ham
A fully cooked spiral ham gently reheated under foil, then brushed with a honey, brown sugar and Dijon glaze and baked until sticky and caramelised. Serves a crowd.
By Tasty Nest Recipes Editorial TeamPublished
2 hr 25 min total 1 ham (about 12 servings, with leftovers)Easy
Photo: jules:stonesoup · CC BY 2.0. Illustrative photo; your results may look different.
About this recipe
Most hams sold in supermarkets are already fully cooked, so making a glazed baked ham is really about reheating it gently without drying it out, then building a shiny, caramelised glaze.
Covering the ham with foil and adding a little liquid to the pan keeps it moist. The honey mustard glaze goes on in the final half hour, when the oven is turned up so it bubbles and darkens.
Equipment you'll need
- Large roasting pan
- Foil
- Small saucepan
- Pastry brush
- Instant-read thermometer
Tips for success
- Check the label: fully cooked hams packaged in a USDA-inspected plant should be reheated to 140°F (60°C); leftovers or repackaged ham to 165°F (74°C).
- Watch the glaze closely in the hot oven; the sugar can burn quickly.
- Save the ham bone for split pea or bean soup.
Substitutions and variations
- Use maple syrup in place of honey.
- Swap the apple juice for pineapple juice and add a pinch of ginger to the glaze.
- For a boneless ham, reduce the reheating time to 10 to 12 minutes per pound.
Storage and reheating
To store: Refrigerate sliced leftovers within 2 hours for up to 4 days. Freeze for up to 2 months.
To reheat: Reheat slices covered with foil and a splash of water in a 325°F (165°C) oven until hot (165°F / 74°C), or use cold in sandwiches.
Recipe
Honey Mustard Glazed Baked Ham
A fully cooked spiral ham gently reheated under foil, then brushed with a honey, brown sugar and Dijon glaze and baked until sticky and caramelised. Serves a crowd.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 2 hr
- Rest
- 15 min
- Total
- 2 hr 25 min
- Yield
- 1 ham (about 12 servings, with leftovers)
- Level
- Easy
Ingredients
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Ham
Honey mustard glaze
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare
Heat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Discard any glaze packet. Place the ham cut side down in the roasting pan and pour the water around it.
Step 2: Reheat
Cover tightly with foil and bake for 12 to 15 minutes per pound (about 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 hours), until the centre reaches 120°F (49°C).
Step 3: Make the glaze
Meanwhile, simmer the brown sugar, honey, mustard, vinegar, cloves and cinnamon in the saucepan for 3 to 4 minutes until syrupy.
Step 4: Glaze
Increase the oven to 400°F (200°C). Uncover the ham and brush generously with half the glaze, letting some run between the slices.
Step 5: Caramelise
Bake uncovered for 10 minutes, brush with the remaining glaze and bake for 10 to 15 minutes more, until dark and sticky and the centre reaches 140°F (60°C).
Step 6: Rest and carve
Rest for 15 minutes, then carve along the bone and serve with the pan juices.
Cuisine: American · Course: Dinner
Estimated nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 260
- Protein
- 30 g
- Fat
- 9 g
- Carbs
- 14 g
- Fibre
- 0 g
- Sugars
- 13 g
Approximate values estimated from typical nutrition data for the listed ingredients, excluding optional toppings and serving suggestions. Actual values vary with brands, portion sizes and substitutions. Not verified by a dietitian or laboratory analysis.
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