Honey Glazed Baked Ham Recipe
Introduction
This honey glazed baked ham is a perfect centerpiece for any special occasion or holiday meal. Tender and flavorful, it features a sweet and spiced glaze that caramelizes beautifully under the broiler.
Ingredients
- 8 pound bone-in spiral ham
- 3 tablespoon melted butter
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Instructions
- Step 1: Place the spiral ham in the bowl of your slow cooker.
- Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter and honey. Pour this mixture over the ham, making sure to get the honey butter between the slices as much as possible.
- Step 3: Cover the slow cooker and cook the ham on low heat for 4 hours.
- Step 4: About 30 minutes before the cooking time ends, preheat your oven broiler.
- Step 5: Line a roasting pan with foil for easy cleanup.
- Step 6: In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
- Step 7: Transfer the ham to the roasting pan. Sprinkle half of the spiced sugar mix over the top of the ham, gently patting it so it sticks well.
- Step 8: Broil the ham for about 5 minutes until the sugar is golden and bubbling.
- Step 9: Add 3 tablespoons of water to the bowl with the remaining sugar and spice mix. Stir and microwave for one minute to melt the sugar and create a glaze.
- Step 10: Pour the glaze over the broiled ham. Slice and serve immediately.
Tips & Variations
- For a deeper flavor, add a splash of apple cider vinegar or orange juice to the honey butter mixture for a slight tang.
- Use fresh ground spices if possible to enhance the aroma and taste.
- If you don’t have a slow cooker, bake the ham covered at 275°F (135°C) for about 2 to 2.5 hours before broiling.
Storage
Store leftover ham tightly wrapped in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat gently in the oven at 250°F (120°C) covered with foil to keep it moist. You can also freeze slices wrapped in foil and placed in an airtight container for up to 2 months.
How to Serve
Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Can I use a pre-cooked ham for this recipe?
Yes, spiral hams are usually pre-cooked. This recipe reheats and adds flavor with the honey butter and spiced glaze.
What if I don’t have a broiler?
If your oven doesn’t have a broiler, place the ham under the highest oven temperature and watch closely to caramelize the sugar glaze without burning it.
PrintHoney Glazed Baked Ham Recipe
This Honey Glazed Baked Ham recipe features a tender 8-pound bone-in spiral ham slow-cooked to perfection with a luscious honey butter glaze, finished with a spiced brown sugar crust under the oven broiler. The harmonious blend of warm spices including cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves adds a festive aroma and rich flavor, making it a perfect centerpiece for holiday dinners or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Ham and Glaze
- 8 pound bone-in spiral ham
- 3 tablespoon melted butter
- 1/2 cup honey
Spice Mix
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Additional
- 3 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Prepare the ham in slow cooker: Place the 8-pound bone-in spiral ham in the bowl of your slow cooker. Ensure it fits comfortably to allow even cooking.
- Make honey butter glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter and honey until well combined. Pour this glaze over the ham, gently working it in between the slices to maximize flavor absorption.
- Slow cook the ham: Cover the slow cooker and cook the ham on low heat for 4 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the ham to become tender.
- Preheat the broiler: About 30 minutes before the slow cooking finishes, turn on your oven broiler to preheat, preparing for the final caramelization step.
- Prepare roasting pan: Line a roasting pan with foil to catch drippings and facilitate easy cleanup.
- Mix the spice blend: In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ground ginger, and ground cloves. Stir thoroughly to blend the spices evenly.
- Apply spice mix to ham: Transfer the ham from the slow cooker to the foil-lined roasting pan. Sprinkle half of the spiced sugar mixture evenly over the top of the ham. Gently pat the sugar and spices so that they adhere well to the surface.
- Broil the ham: Place the roasting pan under the preheated broiler for approximately 5 minutes. Watch carefully until the sugar topping is golden brown and bubbling, forming a beautiful caramelized crust.
- Make the glaze: Add 3 tablespoons of water to the remaining spiced sugar mix in the bowl. Stir to combine, then microwave for 1 minute to melt the sugar and create a smooth, flavorful glaze.
- Finish and serve: Pour the warm glaze evenly over the broiled ham for an extra layer of shine and sweetness. Slice the ham and serve immediately, enjoying the perfect balance of tender meat and spiced glaze.
Notes
- Make sure to check the ham occasionally during broiling to prevent burning as sugars caramelize rapidly under the broiler.
- You can prepare the spice mix in advance and store it in an airtight container for convenience.
- This recipe works well with spiral-sliced hams weighing between 7-10 pounds.
- For extra moisture, baste the ham with its juices occasionally during slow cooking if your slow cooker allows.
- Leftover ham slices can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
Keywords: baked ham, honey glazed ham, slow cooker ham, holiday ham, spiral sliced ham, brown sugar glaze, spiced ham
