Glazed ham is a classic baked ham coated with a sweet, sticky glaze that caramelizes in the oven. It’s usually served for holidays and special meals, balancing savory meat with a glossy, sweet crust.
🧾 Ingredients
- 1 whole cooked ham (bone-in or boneless)
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 tbsp Dijon or yellow mustard
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1–2 tbsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
- ½ tsp ground cloves or cinnamon (optional)
👩🍳 Method
1. Prep the ham
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Place ham in a roasting pan.
- Score the surface in a diamond pattern (helps glaze absorb).
2. Make the glaze
- In a saucepan, melt butter.
- Stir in brown sugar, honey, mustard, vinegar, and spices.
- Simmer 2–3 minutes until smooth and slightly thickened.
3. Glaze and bake
- Brush glaze generously over the ham.
- Cover loosely with foil.
- Bake for 20–30 minutes.
4. Caramelize
- Remove foil and brush with more glaze.
- Bake uncovered for another 15–25 minutes, basting occasionally, until sticky and golden.
5. Rest and serve
- Let ham rest 10–15 minutes before slicing.
- Spoon extra glaze over the top when serving.
🍽️ Serving ideas
- With mashed potatoes 🥔
- With roasted vegetables 🥕
- With dinner rolls 🍞
- As sandwiches the next day 🥪
💡 Tips
- Baste often for a glossy, caramel crust
- Don’t overbake or ham may dry out
- Pineapple slices can be added for extra sweetness 🍍
⚡ Quick 3-step version
- Score and glaze ham
- Bake covered
- Finish uncovered until caramelized
If you want, I can also show you a pineapple brown sugar glazed ham, a slow cooker version, or a mini glazed ham slices recipe for smaller meals.
