Copycat Honey Baked Ham
The iconic sticky-sweet caramelized crust of HoneyBaked Ham made at home — a spiral ham brushed with honey, butter, and Dijon, then crusted with warm spiced sugar broiled to caramelized perfection and finished with a shiny glaze
3 hours 30 minutes, 12 Servings
The iconic sticky-sweet caramelized crust of HoneyBaked Ham made at home — a spiral ham brushed with honey, butter, and Dijon, then crusted with warm spiced sugar broiled to caramelized perfection and finished with a shiny glaze
3 hours 30 minutes, 12 Servings
Ingredients
| 1 | Bone-in spiral sliced half ham (8 to 9 lbs) |
| 3 Tbsp. | Unsalted butter, melted |
| ¼ cup | Honey |
| 1 Tbsp. | Dijon mustard |
Spiced Sugar Crust
| 1 cup | Granulated sugar |
| ¼ cup | Light brown sugar, packed |
| ½ tsp. | Ground cinnamon |
| ½ tsp. | Ground nutmeg |
| ¼ tsp. | Ground cloves |
| ¼ tsp. | Ground ginger |
| ¼ tsp. | Paprika |
| ¼ tsp. | Allspice |
| ½ tsp. | Onion powder |
Preparation
| 1. Preheat oven to 325°F with the rack in the lower third position. |
| 2. Line a roasting pan with heavy-duty aluminum foil. |
| 3. Remove the ham from packaging and place it flat-side down in the prepared pan . |
| 4. Whisk together the melted butter, honey, and Dijon mustard in a small bowl . |
| 5. Brush the honey-butter mixture over the ham, working it between the slices. |
| 6. Pour 1 cup of water into the bottom of the pan . |
| 7. Cover the pan tightly with foil. |
| 8. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes per pound until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 140°F. |
| 9. Remove the ham from the oven and set the oven to broil on HIGH. |
| 10. Stir together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, paprika, allspice, and onion powder in a bowl . |
| 11. Pat half of the sugar mixture firmly over the surface of the ham. |
| 12. Broil for 3 to 5 minutes, watching closely, until the sugar caramelizes and bubbles. |
| 13. Remove the ham from the oven. |
| 14. Combine the remaining sugar mixture with 3 tablespoons of the pan drippings in a small saucepan. |
| 15. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until a thick glaze forms. |
| 16. Brush the glaze evenly over the ham. |
| 17. Return the ham to the broiler for 1 to 2 minutes, watching closely, until the glaze is caramelized and shiny. |
| 18. Let the ham rest for 10 minutes before serving. |
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