How To Make Honey Glazed Ham

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: maple syrup

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index.

pineapple juice

🥗Healthier: fresh pineapple juice

💰Cheaper: canned pineapple juice

Canned juice is often more affordable.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

White sugar is cheaper and works well.

maraschino cherries

🥗Healthier: fresh cherries

💰Cheaper: canned cherries

Canned cherries are more cost-effective.

Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).

Score the surface of the ham in a diamond pattern.

Place the ham in a roasting pan, cut side down.

In a bowl, mix honey, pineapple juice, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, ground cloves, ground cinnamon, and black pepper.

Brush the glaze over the ham, ensuring it gets into the scored cuts.

Arrange pineapple slices on top of the ham, securing with toothpicks if necessary.

Pour water into the bottom of the roasting pan to keep the ham moist during baking.

Bake the ham for about 15-18 minutes per pound, basting every 30 minutes with the glaze.

In the last 30 minutes, add maraschino cherries to the top of the ham for decoration.

Increase the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) for the final 15 minutes to caramelize the glaze.

Remove the ham from the oven and let it rest for 15-20 minutes before slicing.

Serve with remaining glaze on the side.

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