Whether you're cooking for a special occasion or you just want to treat yourself to a delicious dinner, you can't go wrong with a honey-glazed ham. This simple recipe is easy to make the day-of and will impress everyone at your table.
Honey-Glazed Ham Ingredients
You'll need just five ingredients for this top-rated honey-glazed ham recipe:
- Ham: This recipe calls for one 5-pound ready-to-eat ham. If your ham is larger or smaller, you'll need to adjust the recipe.
- Cloves: Aromatic whole cloves add warm, spicy-sweet flavor.
- Honey: Of course, you'll need honey. Pro-tip: Spray your measuring cup with cooking spray so the honey slides out easily.
- Corn Syrup: Dark corn syrup adds more flavor and contributes to caramelization. Some reviewers suggest substituting brown sugar or using a combination of corn syrup and brown sugar.
- Butter: Butter adds and helps retain moisture, resulting in a juicy honey-baked ham that's impossible to resist.
How to Make Honey-Glazed Ham
You'll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here's what you can expect when you make this honey-glazed ham recipe:
Use a sharp knife to score the ham (in other words, make criss-cross slashes). Stud the ham evenly with cloves. Heat the honey, corn syrup, and butter in a double boiler to make the glaze. Brush the glaze over the ham and bake in a foil-lined pan for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, brushing every 15 minutes or so with the glaze. Broil the ham for a few minutes before removing it from the oven.
What to Serve With Honey-Glazed Ham
Honey-glazed ham pairs perfectly with traditional side dishes like mashed potatoes and macaroni and cheese. But you could serve it with anything you like! Looking for delicious inspiration? Check out our collections of Best Side Dishes to Serve With Ham All Year Long and 30 Side Dishes for Your Holiday Ham Dinner.
How to Store Honey-Glazed Ham
Store leftover honey-glazed ham in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days. You can eat it cold or reheat it in the oven or microwave.
Can You Freeze Honey-Glazed Ham?
Yes, you can freeze homemade honey-glazed ham. Wrap leftovers (in serving-sized portions) tightly in foil. Freeze for up to six weeks. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight.
Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise
"I've made this ham every year for the last three years," says NICKNOCK01. "I highly recommend this recipe, as it is always a success in my home."
"THE best ham recipe," raves Mandy Jo. "I made this last year and it was a huge hit. I will use this for all of the holidays. I did use brown sugar instead of corn syrup and I also used a small amount of ground cloves to save time. I can't wait to have it again!"
"I am not usually a person to review recipes, but this was so good I just had to," according to Healthnut. "I made it for a family dinner and all I got were heaps of compliments. I did substitute the same amount of brown sugar for the dark corn syrup, just because I didn't have any on hand."
Editorial contributions by Corey Williams
