Honey Baked Ham Christmas Recipe

I am totally obsessed with this Copycat Honey Baked Ham Recipe! It’s so simple, yet the results are absolutely amazing. No wonder people pay $75 for these! Instead of glazing and roasting, we rub it with dry sugar and use a kitchen torch. The crispy edges of this ham are like candy!

I love Easter—well, I love any holiday that calls for copious amounts of delicious food and too many family members buzzing around to enjoy it. Since I was a little girl, Easter Sunday has always been special. My mother made it a point to buy me new clothes (Sunday best, of course) and comb my hair a bit more carefully than usual.

After church, I enjoyed the usual egg hunts and outdoor play until lunch was ready. The location of our meal rotated each year, but the contents of the table remained the same: Big Mama’s dinner rolls, candied sweet potatoes, collard greens, and, best of all, Honey Glazed Ham.

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup honey
• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1/4 cup pineapple juice
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• Cooking spray
• 8-10 lb plain fully cooked spiral-sliced bone-in ham (make sure it does not already have a glaze)

Instructions:

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Instructions

1. In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the brown sugar, honey, Dijon mustard, pineapple juice, garlic powder, and paprika until combined. Allow the mixture to cook for about 5-7 minutes or until it bubbles and thickens slightly. Remove from heat; it will continue to thicken as it stands.
2. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Cover a 9″ x 13″ pan with foil, ensuring it goes up the sides, and thoroughly spray it with cooking spray.
3. Place the ham cut side down in the pan. If desired, score the ham by making shallow cuts along the top of the thicker skin to allow the glaze to seep through more.
4. Brush one-third of the glaze over the top of the ham.
5. Bake for 1 ½ hours, then turn the oven to 425°F (220°C) and brush the ham again with half of the remaining glaze. Bake for an additional 15 minutes, then brush the ham with the remaining glaze. Place the ham under the broiler for 3-5 minutes to allow the glaze to become sticky and caramelized.
6. Let the ham rest for 10 minutes before serving.

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