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Close-up of sliced spiral honey baked ham on a platter with sides in the background.
Recipe

Spiral Honey Baked Ham

Servings: 14
Author: Jaclyn
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 2 hours 5 minutes
Total: 2 hours 15 minutes
This spiral honey ham is coated in a honey butter glaze and finished with a caramelized sugar crust. A delicious copycat of the classic honey baked spiral ham—perfect for holidays or family dinners

Equipment

Ingredients
 

  • 8-10 pound bone-in spiral ham fully cooked
  • 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Prep Ham: Remove ham from refrigerator and let sit at room temp for 30 minutes. Adjust oven rack to the lowest level and remove any racks above it. Preheat oven to 300°F. Line the bottom of a roasting pan with foil and insert a rack. Remove all packaging and any seasoning packet from the ham and discard.
  • Glaze Ham: In a small bowl, mix softened butter and honey. Place ham flat-side down on the rack. Rub honey butter over the entire surface of the ham, pressing some in-between the slices. Pour 1 cup of water into the bottom of the pan. Cover then pan with foil.
  • Bake: Bake ham for 2 to 2 ½ hours, or until internal temperature reaches 140°F. Begin checking the temperature after 1 ½ hours.
  • Make Sugar Coating: In a small bowl, mix to combine sugar, cinnamon, paprika, onion powder, ginger, nutmeg, and salt.
  • Prepare for Broiling: Remove ham from oven and preheat the broiler. Carefully transfer rack with ham to a rimmed baking sheet or cutting board. Pour the pan juices into a heatproof bowl or glass measuring cup. If less than ⅔ cup pan juices, add water to make a total of ⅔ cup.
  • First Broil: Return rack and ham to the roasting pan, turning the ham on its side so that the cut edge faces up (preferably turn to the side that you would serve it). Baste ham with ⅓ cup of the pan juices. Cover the top and sides of the ham with a half of the sugar mixture, pressing gently to help the sugar stick and go into the cracks slightly. Broil uncovered for 1–2 minutes until sugar is bubbly and caramelized.
  • Second Broil: Remove the pan from the oven, baste ham with remaining juices, add remaining sugar mixture, and broil for another for 1–2 minutes, until caramelized and crisp.
  • Serve: Remove the ham from the oven and let ham rest for 15 minutes before transferring to a serving platter. Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Target internal temperature is 140°F for perfectly heated, juicy ham.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 733kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 56g | Fat: 47g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 21g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 169mg | Sodium: 3119mg | Potassium: 749mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 136IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 2mg
Close-up of sliced spiral honey baked ham on a platter with sides in the background.

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