Honey Glazed Ham

A classic Honey Glazed Ham made with orange marmalade to create the perfect caramelized glaze for a gorgeous holiday main.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 1 30

Total Time 1 50

Servings people

Calories 383kcal

Let ham sit at room temperature for 1 hour. Then remove the packaging.
Score the ham with a sharp knife in a diagonal pattern. Repeat scoring, diagonally, in the opposite direction to create a crossing pattern. (see video for guidance if needed). Insert whole cloves at the crossings.
1, 6-7 lb. bone-in, fully cooked ham, 1/4 cup whole cloves (you might not use a full 1/4 cup)
Preheat the oven to 325°F.
Place the ham in a roasting pan lined with foil, place ham cut side down.
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the honey, butter, brown sugar, orange preserves, and Dijon. Cook on medium-low until syrupy, ~4-5 minutes, whisking occasionally. It should be a loose honey consistency.
1 cup honey, 1/2 cup unsalted butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup orange preserves or orange marmalade, 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
Pour or brush ¾ cup of the glaze over the ham. Cover with foil.
Bake for ~10-11 minutes per pound of ham.
Increase the oven temp to 400°F. Brush or pour a little more glaze on top and bake again, but this time uncovered. Bake 15-20 minutes or until the glaze begins to caramelize, keeping an eye on it so it doesn't burn.
Transfer the ham to a serving dish, brush with any more remaining glaze and let rest for 20 minutes before cutting and serving. (You can cover it with foil so it stays warm). Discard the cloves before enjoying.

Storage: ham will keep in the fridge properly stored for 3-5 days.
Ways to enjoy leftover ham: You can add it to this macaroni salad, make a classic sandwich, enjoy it with scrambled eggs, make a ham pot pie, or add it into a breakfast casserole.