Honey Glazed Ham

This honey-glazed ham tastes very much like the famous honey-baked ham but costs much less, and there’s no need to fight the crowds at holiday time. You can even buy the ham presliced to make it easier and more like the original. This simple recipe is easy to make the day of and will impress everyone at your table. Perfect for Easter Dinner.

 

Store leftover honey-glazed ham in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days. You can eat it cold or reheat it in the oven or microwave. You can freeze homemade honey-glazed ham. Wrap leftovers (in serving-sized portions) tightly in foil. Freeze for up to six weeks. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight.

Ingredients for Honey Glazed Ham

• 1 (5 pound) Ready-to-eat ham
• ¼ cup Whole cloves
• ¼ cup Dark corn syrup
• 2 cups Honey
• ⅔ cup Butter

Steps to Preparing Honey Glazed Ham

1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

2. Score ham, and stud with whole cloves. Place ham in a foil-lined pan.

3. Heat corn syrup, honey, and butter in the top half of a double boiler; keep the glaze warm while baking ham.

4. Brush glaze over ham, and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes in the preheated oven.

5. Baste ham every 10 to 15 minutes with the honey glaze. During the last 4 to 5 minutes of baking, turn on broiler to caramelize the glaze. Remove from oven, and let sit a few minutes before serving. Serve hot and enjoy!