🍖 Homemade Honey Baked Ham (Copycat Style)
📝 Ingredients:
For the ham:
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1 fully cooked bone-in spiral ham (7 to 10 lbs)
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1/2 cup water or apple juice (for baking dish)
For the honey glaze:
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1/2 cup honey
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1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
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1/4 cup granulated sugar
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2 tbsp Dijon mustard or yellow mustard
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1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or orange juice
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1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
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1/4 tsp ground cloves
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1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
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Optional: pinch of cayenne for a subtle heat
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prep the ham:
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Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
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Place the ham flat-side down in a large roasting pan or baking dish.
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Add 1/2 cup of water or apple juice to the bottom of the pan to keep the ham moist.
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Cover tightly with foil.
2. Bake:
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Bake for about 12–15 minutes per pound, or until heated through (140°F internal temp).
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For example: a 9-lb ham = approx. 2 hours.
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While it bakes, make the glaze.
🍯 Make the glaze:
In a small saucepan over medium heat:
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Combine honey, brown sugar, granulated sugar, mustard, vinegar, and spices.
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Stir and simmer for about 3–5 minutes, until thickened slightly. Set aside.
3. Glaze & caramelize:
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When the ham is nearly done, remove foil, brush generously with glaze, and return to oven uncovered.
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Bake for another 20–30 minutes, basting with glaze every 10 minutes to build up the crust.
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For an extra caramelized finish, broil for 2–3 minutes at the end — watch closely so it doesn’t burn.
🧊 Rest & serve:
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Let ham rest for 10–15 minutes before slicing.
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Spoon any extra glaze or pan juices over slices when serving.
🍽️ Serving Tips:
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Pairs well with: scalloped potatoes, roasted veggies, cornbread, green beans, or mac & cheese.
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Great for leftovers in sandwiches, omelets, or ham and bean soup.
Want a slow cooker version, boneless ham instructions, or a lower sugar glaze? Let me know!
