Homemade Honey Baked Ham
Introduction
There’s nothing quite like a Homemade Honey Baked Ham to bring people together around the table. Sweet, savory, and beautifully glazed, this classic dish is often the star of holiday meals, Sunday dinners, and special family gatherings. Making it at home may sound intimidating, but it’s surprisingly simple and incredibly rewarding. As the ham slowly warms in the oven, the honey-butter glaze caramelizes into a glossy coating that fills the kitchen with an irresistible aroma. One slice leads to another, and before you know it, this comforting favorite becomes a tradition of its own.
Ingredients
For the Ham
• 3.5–4.5 kg (8–10 lb) fully cooked, bone-in spiral ham
• 240 ml (1 cup) water or apple juice
For the Honey Glaze
• 170 g (¾ cup / 6 oz) honey
• 115 g (½ cup / 4 oz) unsalted butter
• 150 g (¾ cup / 5.3 oz) brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (15 ml)
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (5 g)
• ¼ teaspoon ground cloves (1 g)
• ½ teaspoon paprika (2 g)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (5 ml)
Directions
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