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Honey Glazed Baked Ham Recipe

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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.

Ingredients

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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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Preheat the broiler: About 30 minutes before the slow cooking finishes, turn on your oven broiler to preheat, preparing for the final caramelization step.
  5. Prepare roasting pan: Line a roasting pan with foil to catch drippings and facilitate easy cleanup.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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

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