🍯🍖 Honey-glazed ham
Honey-glazed ham is a tender, oven-baked ham coated in a sweet, sticky glaze made from honey and spices. It’s popular for festive meals because it’s both savory and sweet, with a caramelized crust on the outside.
🧾 Ingredients
- 1 whole cooked ham (bone-in or boneless)
- ½–¾ cup honey
- 2–3 tbsp brown sugar
- 1–2 tbsp mustard (Dijon or yellow)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp vinegar or lemon juice
- ½ tsp ground cloves or cinnamon (optional)
👩🍳 Method
1. Prepare the ham
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Score the surface of the ham in a diamond pattern (helps glaze soak in).
2. Make the glaze
- In a small pan, melt butter.
- Add honey, brown sugar, mustard, vinegar, and spices.
- Simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly thick and glossy.
3. Glaze and bake
- Place ham in a baking dish.
- Brush generously with glaze.
- Cover loosely with foil and bake for 20–30 minutes.
4. Caramelize
- Remove foil and baste again with glaze.
- Bake uncovered for another 15–25 minutes until sticky and golden.
- Baste once or twice during this step.
5. Rest and slice
- Let ham rest 10–15 minutes before slicing.
- Spoon extra glaze over the top before serving.
🍽️ Serving ideas
- With mashed potatoes 🥔
- With roasted vegetables 🥕
- With dinner rolls or bread 🍞
- As part of a holiday platter 🎄
💡 Tips
- Basting keeps the ham moist and flavorful
- Don’t overbake or it can dry out
- Add pineapple slices for a classic sweet twist 🍍
⚡ Quick 3-step version
- Score and glaze ham
- Bake covered
- Finish uncovered for caramelization
If you want, I can also show you a pineapple brown sugar ham version, a slow cooker honey ham, or a mini glazed ham slices recipe for smaller servings.
