Description
A succulent glazed ham with a sweet and tangy flavor profile, perfect for any celebratory meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 fully cooked ham (bone-in preferred)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Cloves (optional for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Mix the glaze: In a bowl, combine the brown sugar, orange juice, pineapple juice, honey, and ground cinnamon. Whisk until smooth.
- Prepare the ham: Place your ham in a roasting pan, scoring the surface in a diamond pattern. Insert cloves if desired.
- Brush the glaze: Generously coat the ham’s surface with the glaze, reserving some for later.
- Bake: Slide it into the preheated oven and bake for about 90 to 120 minutes, basting every 30 minutes.
- Rest before serving: Allow the ham to rest for 15 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Consider making the glaze a day in advance and explore substitutions like maple syrup for honey.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: glazed ham, holiday recipe, main course, ham, festive meal