Glazed Baked Ham with Cloves
Experience the ultimate centerpiece for your holiday gatherings with this Glazed Baked Ham with Cloves. This dish features a juicy, bone-in ham enveloped in a rich glaze of brown sugar, honey, and spices. The aromatic whole cloves not only add stunning visual appeal but also infuse the ham with warm flavors. Perfect for any occasion, this recipe guarantees a memorable feast that will have your guests coming back for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 10 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (7-10 lb) bone-in ham
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup pure honey
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- Whole cloves (for studding)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Place the ham on a roasting rack in a large pan and score the surface in a diamond pattern.
- Stud the ham with whole cloves at each diamond intersection.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine dark brown sugar, honey, Dijon mustard, pineapple juice, cinnamon powder, and nutmeg. Stir until bubbling and well-combined.
- Generously brush half of the glaze over the ham. Cover loosely with foil and bake for about 1 hour.
- Remove foil and baste with remaining glaze every 20 minutes for an additional 30-45 minutes until caramelized.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 oz (85g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute maple syrup for brown sugar for an interesting flavor twist. Adding orange juice can enhance the glaze's brightness. Leftover ham can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days or frozen for up to six months.