How To Make The Perfect Honey Baked Ham

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

pineapple juice

🥗Healthier: orange juice

💰Cheaper: apple juice

Orange juice offers a similar sweetness with a different flavor.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Agave syrup is a lower-calorie alternative.

mustard

🥗Healthier: honey mustard

💰Cheaper: yellow mustard

Honey mustard adds sweetness without extra cost.

Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).

Remove the ham from the packaging and discard the packaging.

Melt half a stick of butter in a skillet over medium heat.

Add 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup honey, 1 teaspoon ginger paste, a pinch of nutmeg, a pinch of allspice, and a dash of cinnamon to the melted butter and mix until it forms a glaze.

Glaze the ham with the mixture using a brush.

Wrap the glazed ham in foil and place it in the oven at 325°F for 20 minutes per pound.

Prepare a sugar and spice rub by mixing 1.5 cups white sugar, the zest of an orange, 1 teaspoon all-purpose seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon allspice, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and a pinch of ground mustard.

After the initial cooking time, uncover the ham and rub the sugar and spice mixture on top.

Increase the oven temperature to 425°F (218°C) and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes to caramelize the sugar.

Remove the ham from the oven and let it cool for 15 minutes before serving.

Pour reserved honey glaze over the ham before serving.

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