Cider Baked Ham with Brown Sugar Honey Glaze

Transform your holiday table centerpiece with this decadent Cider Baked Ham with Brown Sugar Honey Glaze. This stunning recipe pairs the smoky, savory richness of an 8-pound bone-in ham with the warming sweetness of a spiced brown sugar, honey, and Dijon mustard glaze. Infused with apple cider and aromatics like orange slices, cinnamon, and cloves, the ham bakes to tender perfection, while regular basting ensures it remains juicy and flavorful. A final caramelized layer of glaze elevates every bite to sweet-savory nirvana. Perfect for festive gatherings, this show-stopping ham is as visually impressive as it is delicious. Serve it warm with a drizzle of pan juices for an unforgettable entree your guests will rave about.

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:150 mins

Total Time:170 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 8 pounds bone-in ham
• 3 cups apple cider
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 0.5 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 24 pieces whole cloves
• 1 piece orange (sliced)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).

Step 2

Place the ham in a large roasting pan, with the cut side facing down.

Step 3

Pour the apple cider around the ham in the roasting pan. Add the orange slices to the cider for an aromatic infusion.

Step 4

Using a sharp knife, score the surface of the ham in a diamond pattern, being careful not to cut too deeply.

Step 5

Insert the whole cloves into the scored intersections on the ham, spacing them evenly.

Step 6

In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, honey, Dijon mustard, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and butter. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until smooth and combined. Remove from heat.

Step 7

Brush half of the glaze generously over the ham, ensuring it seeps into the scored areas.

Step 8

Cover the ham loosely with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 1.5 hours (18-20 minutes per pound). Baste the ham with the cider juices from the pan every 30 minutes.

Step 9

After 1.5 hours, remove the foil and brush the remaining glaze over the ham. Increase the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) and bake uncovered for an additional 20-30 minutes, basting once halfway, until the glaze is caramelized and the internal temperature of the ham reaches 140°F (60°C).

Step 10

Remove the ham from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes before slicing.

Step 11

Serve warm with the pan juices drizzled on top or on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(4800.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6844.3

Total Fat 231.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 86.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 2057.8mg	0%
Sodium 44322.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 394.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.2g	0%
Total Sugars 373.8g
Protein 764.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 493.5mg	0%
Iron 35.8mg	0%
Potassium 11042.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 31.0%

Protein: 45.5%

Carbs: 23.5%