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Delicious easy holiday baked ham served with festive sides

Easy Holiday Baked Ham

This Easy Holiday Baked Ham is a simple yet impressive dish with a sweet, sticky glaze that caramelizes beautifully, making it perfect for gatherings and cozy dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 1 pre-cooked ham 1 pre-cooked ham
For the glaze
  • 1 cup 1 cup honey
  • 1 cup 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix together honey, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, cinnamon, cloves, and black pepper.
  3. Place the ham in a roasting pan and score the surface—this helps the glaze soak in deliciously.
  4. Brush the glaze mixture all over the ham until it’s nicely coated.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 15 minutes per pound or until heated through and caramelized.
  6. Let the ham rest before slicing and serving.

Notes

Pro tip: Don’t skip the resting step after baking! It allows those flavors to settle in. Serve with roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes for a balanced meal. Leftover ham keeps well in the fridge for 5 to 7 days, or can be frozen for up to 3 months.