Description
This Baked Ham with Brown Sugar Glaze offers an irresistible blend of sweet and zesty flavors, making it perfect for holiday feasts or family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 lb bone-in spiral cut ham
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup orange juice (fresh squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of nutmeg
- Cooking spray
- Fresh herbs and fruit for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and prepare a baking pan with cooking spray.
- In a saucepan, combine butter, brown sugar, orange juice, zest, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Simmer until thickened.
- Place the ham in the pan and pour half of the glaze over it. Cover with foil.
- Bake in the oven for 2 hours.
- Remove foil and brush remaining glaze over the ham. Increase oven to 400 degrees F and bake uncovered for 15-20 minutes.
- Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with herbs and fruit.
Notes
The ham can be served with various sides like mashed potatoes or salads.
Leftovers can be stored properly for up to 5 days in the refrigerator.
Feel free to adjust spices in the glaze to suit your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 4 oz)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg