Here’s a classic Brown Sugar-Glazed Spiral-Sliced Baked Ham recipe—sweet, sticky, and perfect for holidays, family dinners, or special occasions.
🍖 Brown Sugar-Glazed Spiral-Sliced Baked Ham
Ingredients
- 1 fully cooked spiral-sliced ham (8–10 lbs)
- 1 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- ¼ cup Dijon mustard or yellow mustard
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar or orange juice (optional, for tang)
- Optional: cloves for studding
Instructions
1. Preheat oven
Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
Place the ham in a roasting pan, cut-side down. Add a little water to the bottom of the pan to keep it moist.
2. Make the glaze
In a small saucepan or bowl, combine:
- Brown sugar
- Honey
- Mustard
- Vinegar or orange juice (optional)
Stir or heat slightly until sugar dissolves and mixture is smooth.
3. Apply the glaze
- Brush a generous layer of glaze over the entire ham.
- If desired, stud the ham with cloves for added flavor.
4. Bake
- Cover loosely with aluminum foil.
- Bake 10–12 minutes per pound, basting with glaze every 20–30 minutes.
- For a 10 lb ham, this is roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to 2 hours.
Tip: Remove foil for the last 20–30 minutes to let glaze caramelize.
5. Rest and serve
- Remove ham from oven and let rest 10–15 minutes before slicing.
- Serve warm with any remaining glaze from the pan.
⭐ Tips
- Pre-cooked spiral ham: Already cooked; this step is mainly for glazing and heating through.
- Extra caramelization: Broil for 2–3 minutes at the very end, watching carefully so it doesn’t burn.
- Flavor variations: Add orange juice, pineapple juice, or brown sugar mixed with mustard for a tangy-sweet glaze.
- Leftovers: Ham keeps well in the fridge for 3–5 days and is great in sandwiches, soups, or casseroles.
I can also give you a sticky maple-bourbon glaze version that adds a rich, slightly boozy flavor to the spiral ham if you want.
Do you want that version?
