What are some tips for applying glaze to a ham?

I typically pour the glaze directly from the saucepan over top of the entire top surface of the ham so it can run down into the nooks and crannies and all over the ham. Then I use a silicone brush to brush the glaze all over before placing the ham in the oven.

How long does it take to cook a spiral-sliced ham?

The size of a ham can vary greatly, so the cook time depends on weight. A good rule of thumb is to bake a spiral-cut ham until it reaches an internal temperature of 140℉, as measured with a meat thermometer inserted in the thickest part, which can take 12 to 15 minutes per pound.

What should I serve with baked ham?

When making an Easter holiday ham, I tend to add other traditional holiday meal recipes, such as scalloped potatoes, green beans, and other Easter side dishes . If using this glaze to make a Christmas ham, I’d pair it with roasted sweet potatoes, cranberry, biscuits, and other standard holiday table sides.

Easy Ham Glaze Recipe

Name: Ham Glaze Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: Zest and juice of 1 large orange (1–2 teaspoons zest and about ½ cup juice); ¼ cup brown sugar; ¼ cup pure honey*; 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; ½ teaspoon black pepper; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon ground allspice; ¼ tsp dried ground ginger; ⅛–¼ teaspoon ground cloves

Servings: about 1/2 cup glaze 1x

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Ingredients

Zest and juice of 1 large orange (1–2 teaspoons zest and about ½ cup juice)
¼ cup brown sugar
¼ cup pure honey*
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
¼ tsp dried ground ginger
⅛–¼ teaspoon ground cloves

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Instructions

In a small saucepan, combine the orange zest, orange juice, brown sugar, honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, black pepper, cinnamon, allspice, ginger, and cloves.
Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and bring the glaze ingredients just to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, until the volume has reduced by about ⅓ and the glaze is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon for a few seconds without dripping off, about 8 to 10 minutes.
Use the ham glaze to brush over a ham when it has about 30 minutes of baking time left.

Notes

This recipe makes ½ cup ham glaze, which is enough to coat an 8- to 10-pound ham. Use it to make a glazed ham.

* May use maple syrup in place of the honey. If doing so, increase the amount to ⅓ cup and simmer the glaze a bit longer, since maple syrup is thinner than honey.

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/10 of the glaze
Calories: 56
Fat: 0 g
(Sat Fat: 0 g)
Sodium: 109 mg
Carbohydrate: 13 g
(Fiber: 0 g
Sugar: 12 g)
Protein: 0 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg

Dietary

Dairy-Free Egg-Free Gluten-free Grain-Free Nut-free Vegetarian

Recipe By: Jessie Shafer