Little Chef
Easy Glazed Spiral Holiday Ham by Lemonblossomsblog
Spiral ham finished with a caramelized honey glaze and a warm blend of aromatic holiday spices.
Serves: 12Prep: 15 minCook: 2 hr 45 min
Ingredients
- 8 lb spiral ham
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp cloves
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp ginger
- 1/4 tsp allspice
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a roasting pan with foil.
- Place ham cut-side down on a rack inside the pan.
- Whisk together melted butter and honey, then brush the mixture all over the ham, ensuring it gets between the slices
- Pour 1 cup of water into the bottom of the pan, cover tightly with foil, and bake for approximately 2.5 hours (20 minutes per pound) until the internal temperature reaches 140°F.
- Remove foil, pat half of the spice mix over the exterior of the ham, and broil for 3-5 minutes until the surface is caramelized.
- In a small saucepan, simmer the remaining spice mix with 1/3 cup of pan juices or water until the mixture is thick and glossy.
- Brush the glaze over the ham and broil for another 2-3 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Rest the ham for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.
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