How to Make a Delicious Glazed Ham - Easy Recipe for Any Occasion

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Maple syrup is a natural sweetener with a unique flavor.

Dijon mustard

🥗Healthier: yellow mustard

💰Cheaper: spicy brown mustard

Yellow mustard is more widely available and less expensive.

apple cider vinegar

🥗Healthier: white vinegar

💰Cheaper: lemon juice

Lemon juice provides acidity and brightness.

Preheat your oven to 325°F/163°C. Spray a 9×13 inch roasting pan with baking spray or insert a roasting rack.

In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the brown sugar, honey, soy sauce, mustard, pineapple juice, orange juice, vinegar, garlic, and cloves. Stir until the mixture is smooth.

Cook the glaze mixture over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally until it bubbles and thickens slightly. Remove from heat.

Let the glaze stand for a few minutes, and it will continue to thicken even more.

Place the unglazed ham in the pan cut side down or on its side in a rack in a roasting pan. Score the surface of the ham in a diamond pattern, about 1/4 inch deep.

Brush the ham with the glaze mixture, making sure to get the glaze into the scored cuts.

Cover with foil and bake, basting every 30 minutes.

Remove foil and bake at 425°F/218°C for 15 to 30 minutes to crisp the glaze.

Once the internal temperature of the ham reaches 140°F/60°C, remove it from the oven and let it rest for 15 to 20 minutes before slicing.

Serve the ham with the extra glaze on the side.

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