Description
This baked ham with brown sugar glaze offers irresistible flavor and a simple prep, making it perfect for holidays or family dinners. Its glossy appearance and delicious sweetness will make it the star of any table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 lb bone-in spiral cut ham
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup orange juice (fresh squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of nutmeg
- Cooking spray
- Fresh herbs and fruit for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare a baking pan with cooking spray.
- In a saucepan, combine butter, brown sugar, orange juice, orange zest, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cook over medium heat until bubbly.
- Place the ham in the prepared pan and pour half of the glaze over it. Cover with foil.
- Bake for 2 hours, then remove the foil and brush with remaining glaze.
- Increase oven temperature to 400°F and bake uncovered for another 15-20 minutes until caramelized.
- Transfer ham to a platter, garnish, and serve.
Notes
Use unsalted butter for better control over salt levels.
A meat thermometer should read 140°F for safe serving.
Leftover ham can be frozen for up to three months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 1420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg