Emeril Lagasse's Easter Feast Spiced Honey and Lemon Baked Ham

Celebrate Easter in style with Emeril Lagasse’s Spiced Honey and Lemon Baked Ham, a show-stopping centerpiece that combines bold flavors and effortless elegance. This 8-pound bone-in ham is elevated with a luscious homemade glaze of honey, brown sugar, fresh lemon juice, and warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, creating a perfect balance of sweet and zesty. Dijon mustard adds a subtle tang, while the option to stud the ham with whole cloves infuses every bite with aromatic depth. With just 20 minutes of prep and a hands-off oven time, this holiday classic comes together with ease. Perfectly caramelized and irresistibly moist, it’s ideal for serving a crowd of 12. Whether for Easter brunch or dinner, this baked ham is guaranteed to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:150 mins

Total Time:170 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 8 pounds Bone-in ham
• 0.75 cups Honey
• 0.5 cups Brown sugar, packed
• 0.25 cups Freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoons Ground cloves
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 20 pieces Whole cloves (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).

Step 2

Place the bone-in ham on a large rack in a roasting pan, flat side down. Trim away any excess fat, leaving a thin layer intact for flavor and moisture retention.

Step 3

If desired, score the surface of the ham in a crisscross pattern. Optionally, insert whole cloves into the intersections of the scoring lines for added aroma and taste.

Step 4

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the honey, brown sugar, lemon juice, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, and Dijon mustard. Stir continuously until the mixture is smooth and begins to simmer. Remove the glaze from the heat and set aside.

Step 5

Using a brush, evenly apply about one-third of the prepared glaze over the surface of the ham.

Step 6

Cover the ham loosely with aluminum foil and place it in the preheated oven.

Step 7

Bake the ham for approximately 1 to 1.5 hours, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 120°F (49°C) when measured at the thickest point with a meat thermometer. Baste the ham with an additional one-third of the glaze every 30 minutes.

Step 8

Remove the foil and increase the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C). Brush the remaining glaze over the ham, ensuring it is well-coated. Return the ham to the oven and bake uncovered for an additional 20 to 30 minutes, or until the glaze is caramelized and bubbly, and the internal temperature reaches 140°F (60°C).

Step 9

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

Step 10

Slice the ham and serve warm as the centerpiece for your Easter feast. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(4040.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6388.1

Total Fat 211.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 74.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 1995.8mg	0%
Sodium 44373.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 333.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.2g	0%
Total Sugars 300.0g
Protein 765.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 590.2mg	0%
Iron 38.5mg	0%
Potassium 10458.7mg	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: 30.2%

Protein: 48.6%

Carbs: 21.2%