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Baked Ham with the Best Glaze

Baked Ham with the Best Glaze for Unforgettable Feasts

This Baked Ham with the Best Glaze features a delightful blend of flavors that will transform any meal into a feast.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Resting Time 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Glaze
  • 1/2 cup Apricot preserves Feel free to swap with peach preserves for a different flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Honey Maple syrup can be a great substitute.
  • 1/4 cup Brown sugar Make sure it's packed tightly for accurate measurement.
  • 1/4 cup Dijon mustard Yellow mustard is a suitable alternative.
  • 3 Tbsp Unsalted butter You can use salted butter if that's what you have on hand.
For the Ham
  • 11.5 lb Fully cooked bone-in ham Ensure it's spiral-cut for easy serving and maximum flavor infusion.

Equipment

  • Roasting pan
  • Saucepan
  • meat thermometer
  • Aluminum foil

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Allow your fully cooked bone-in ham to sit covered at room temperature for 2 hours. Preheat your oven to 325°F.
  2. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the apricot preserves, honey, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and unsalted butter. Stir continuously until the mixture starts to simmer, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Place the ham cut-side down in a roasting pan lined with aluminum foil. Brush one-third of your glaze all over the surface of the ham. Cover the roasting pan with foil and bake for about 10-11 minutes per pound, totaling roughly 2 hours.
  4. Increase your oven temperature to 425°F. Carefully uncover the ham, brush another one-third of the glaze on it, and return it to the oven uncovered for an additional 10 minutes.
  5. Take the ham out of the oven and apply the remaining glaze. Place it back in the oven uncovered for another 10 minutes, ensuring it reaches an internal temperature of 130-135°F.
  6. Once reached, remove it from the oven and let it rest for 15-20 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 300mgSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 25mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, check the temperature with a meat thermometer and let the ham rest before slicing to ensure moist, flavorful portions.

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