Honey glazed ham is a classic, but this recipe has a secret ingredient you won’t want to leave out!
Satisfy your sweet tooth with this easy-to-make recipe for Honey Glazed Baked Ham.
1. Info for Honey Glazed Baked Ham
- Cook Time: 3 Hr 0 Min
- Total Time: 3 Hr 0 Min
- Servings: 10
- Calories: 123.54 kcal
2. Ingredients for Honey Glazed Baked Ham
- 1 half spiral-sliced bone-in ham (8-11 lb.)
- 1 cup honey
- 2 Tbs. salted butter (melted)
- 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
3. Directions:
3.1 Preheat
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Set a rack to the lowest position in the oven. Preheat oven to 325°F.
3.2 Prep
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Line a roasting pan with aluminum foil, and position a roasting rack in the pan. Place ham on the middle of roasting rack. Pat the ham dry with paper towels to help the glaze adhere better.
3.3 Microwave
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Place the honey in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high until liquefied, 20-25 seconds. Add the melted butter and cayenne to the bowl. Whisk vigorously until smooth and combined.
3.4 Prep
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Brush the ham with a thick layer of the honey butter.
3.5 Oven
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Bake ham on lowest rack of oven until it has reached an internal temperature of about 145°F and the glaze is caramelized, 2-2 1/2 hours, or about 15 minutes per pound of ham. Every 30-45 minutes, open oven door and baste ham with additional honey butter.
3.6 Check
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Check to see that ham is done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
3.7 Serve
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Allow ham to cool on roasting rack for 15 minutes. Transfer to cutting board, then carve and serve. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
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