Few dishes evoke the holidays like a perfectly glazed ham. This version marries brown sugar, orange and clove—producing a caramelized finish that’s super flavorful and memorable.
Ingredients
1 pre-cooked spiral-cut ham (8–10 lbs)
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
½ cup orange juice
¼ cup honey
1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
½ tsp cloves, ground
Zest of one orange
½ tsp ground cinnamon (optional, for
added warmth)
Whole orange slices and thyme sprigs,
for garnish
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325°F. Place the ham cut side down in a large roasting pan. Add ½ cup water to the bottom of the pan and cover tightly with foil. Bake for 1 hour.
Make the glaze: In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, orange juice, honey, Dijon mustard, cloves, orange zest, and cinnamon (if using). Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until thickened and syrupy, about 6-8 minutes.
Glaze the ham: Remove ham from the oven and uncover. Brush generously with half the glaze, coating the exterior and between slices.
Caramelize: Return to the oven uncovered and bake for an additional 30-40 minutes, brushing with remaining glaze every 10 minutes, until the exterior is deeply caramelized and glossy.
Rest and serve: Let the ham rest 10 minutes before slicing. Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with orange slices and thyme sprigs.
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