Easter Ham

Elevate your Easter feast with this show-stopping Easter Ham, a perfectly sweet and savory centerpiece that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. This bone-in spiral-cut ham is glazed with a luscious blend of brown sugar, honey, pineapple juice, and warm spices like cinnamon and ginger, creating a caramelized, sticky exterior that’s irresistible. Whole cloves infuse the ham with aromatic depth, while pineapple rings not only add tangy sweetness but also a stunning visual appeal. With a simple yet elegant scoring technique and tender, juicy slices, this recipe strikes the perfect balance between tradition and indulgence. Whether served at an Easter brunch or a holiday dinner, this easy-to-follow ham recipe is sure to impress your guests while filling your home with the unmistakable aroma of festive cheer.

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:180 mins

Total Time:200 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 8 pounds bone-in spiral-cut ham
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup honey
• 8 slices pineapple rings
• 20 whole cloves
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoons ground ginger
• 0.25 cup orange juice
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 cup pineapple juice
• 20 pieces toothpicks

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and position the oven rack in the lower-middle rung.

Step 2

Remove the ham from packaging and place it flat-side down in a roasting pan.

Step 3

Score the surface of the ham with shallow cuts in a diamond pattern, about 1/4 inch deep. At the intersection of each cut, insert one whole clove into the ham.

Step 4

In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar, honey, pineapple juice, orange juice, Dijon mustard, ground cinnamon, and ground ginger.

Step 5

Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened into a glaze. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 6

Brush about 1/3 of the glaze all over the ham, making sure to coat it evenly.

Step 7

Arrange the pineapple rings over the surface of the ham and secure each one with a toothpick.

Step 8

Cover the roasting pan tightly with aluminum foil and transfer the ham to the preheated oven.

Step 9

Bake the ham for about 2 hours (15 minutes per pound) or until the internal temperature reaches 120°F (49°C).

Step 10

Remove the foil and brush another 1/3 of the glaze over the ham, ensuring an even layer.

Step 11

Increase the oven temperature to 425°F (220°C) and continue baking the ham, uncovered, for an additional 20-30 minutes, basting with the remaining glaze every 10 minutes. The exterior should become caramelized and slightly sticky.

Step 12

Remove the ham from the oven when the internal temperature reaches 135°F (57°C), tent loosely with foil, and allow it to rest for 15-20 minutes before carving.

Step 13

Slice the ham along the pre-sliced spiral cuts and serve warm, garnished with the baked pineapple rings.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(5119.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	7599.0

Total Fat 257.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 102.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 1938.4mg	0%
Sodium 44068.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 549.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.2g	0%
Total Sugars 492.8g
Protein 770.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 913.3mg	0%
Iron 42.4mg	0%
Potassium 11612.9mg	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: 30.5%

Protein: 40.6%

Carbs: 28.9%