Brown Sugar Spiral Ham Glaze
Brown sugar glaze recipe for oven honey baked ham.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 280kcal
Ingredients
- 1 small 3-5 lbs boneless spiral sliced ham fully cooked
- 1 stick butter equivalent to 1/2 cup
- 1 cup brown sugar plus an additional 1-2 tablespoons for broiling
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Herbs de Provence or your preferred garlic herb seasoning
- 1 teaspoon honey
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 325°F (163°C). Place your ham into an oven-safe and broiler-safe baking dish and set it aside for later.
- Prepare the Glaze: In a small skillet, melt 1 stick of butter over medium-low heat. Add 1 cup of brown sugar, 1 teaspoon each of vanilla extract and Herbs de Provence, and 1 teaspoon of honey. Whisk these ingredients constantly as they heat up. Continue whisking for about 2 minutes once the mixture starts to bubble and boil. Then, take the skillet off the heat.
- Glaze the Ham: Pour the hot glaze over the ham, making sure to get the mixture into the spiral slices. Use a pastry brush to ensure the glaze evenly coats every part of the ham.
- Bake: Cover the ham with aluminum foil, creating a tent that is snug around the pan but high above the ham to avoid touching the glazed surface. Bake the ham for 1 to 1-3/4 hours, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the ham reads 140°F (60°C).
- Broil: After baking, remove the ham from the oven and carefully lift off the foil. Baste the ham by spooning the juices from the bottom of the pan over the top. Then, evenly sprinkle the top with 1-2 tablespoons of brown sugar. Place under the broiler for 2-4 minutes, or until the sugar has melted and formed a crispy, golden crust on the edges of the ham. Make sure to watch carefully, as broilers can cook fast.
Notes
Note: You can also easily adapt this recipe for various spices. Adding other seasonings (dried mustard, allspice, nutmeg, etc.) or even a can of crushed pineapple between each layer of the ham can add additional sweetness and flavor to the ham.
Nutrition
Serving: 2slices | Calories: 280kcal