This Copycat Honey Baked Ham is the ultimate showstopper for your holiday table, featuring a perfectly sweet, crispy glaze and tender, juicy slices. There’s no need to spend extra on the store-bought version when you can make this flavorful spiral ham at home with simple ingredients and a rich homemade ham glaze. Whether you’re serving it for Easter, Christmas, or any special gathering, this easy holiday ham recipe will surely be a favorite.
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5-Star Reader Comment
I’ll never buy a Honey-Baked Ham again. This was so easy and delicious!! Thanks for the recipe.
Edna
Over the past couple of years, I’ve had emails and texts from readers requesting a honey-baked ham recipe. I’d never thought of making a copycat version of that super popular dish, but I decided to try it. Why? Well, I figured I could come up with a similar recipe that would be just as delicious, easy to make at home, and save quite a bit of money and time. The result? Success! This Copycat Honey Baked Ham Recipe is over-the-top delicious.
Ingredients To Make A Honey Baked Ham At Home
- Bone-in ham – spiral cut that is fully cooked – discard the flavor pack in the ham package.
- Glaze – Unsalted Butter, Water, Granulated Sugar, Kosher Salt, Onion Powder
- Spices – Ground Cinnamon, Ground Nutmeg, Ground Ginger, Paprika
What’s The Best Ham For This Recipe?
There are a few reasons I like to use a bone-in ham instead of a boneless ham for this recipe:
- The bone helps keep the ham tender and juicy. I also use a bone-in ham for my Brown Sugar Mustard Baked Ham.
- A spiral cut ham with the bone in makes serving easy.
- I save the bone and any leftover ham for Slow Cooker Ham, White Bean Soup, or Ham And Cheese Strata casserole.
Variations For This Recipe
Bourbon Glaze – While not a typical ingredient for a Honey-Baked Ham, bourbon glaze adds a delicious twist! Try incorporating your favorite bourbon instead of using water or ham drippings for the glaze.
Spicy Maple Glaze – Swap the honey for pure maple syrup and add a pinch of cayenne or a few dashes of hot sauce for a sweet and spicy kick. It’s perfect for those who like a little heat with their sweet.
Brown Sugar & Pineapple Ham – For a tropical touch, mix crushed pineapple with the brown sugar glaze. The fruit adds moisture and a bright, tangy flavor that’s especially great for spring or Easter meals.
How Do You Make A Honey Baked Ham?
This show-stopper recipe is uncomplicated and relatively simple to make.
- Line a roasting pan with foil and place the ham and water inside. Discard the glaze packet.
- Mix the melted butter, honey, and Dijon mustard, then drizzle it between the slices.
- Turn the ham cut-side down, cover with foil, and bake until heated through.
- Combine sugar and spices for the coating. Sprinkle half over the ham and broil until caramelized.
- Make the glaze using the remaining sugar mixture and ham juices, then brush it on and broil again.
- Rest the ham before slicing and serving.
Helpful Tips
- Add a ¼ teaspoon of ground cloves and allspice to add more warm spice flavor.
- If you are unsure how to use a broiler, you can use a hand-held blow torch to caramelize the sugar coating and the glaze on the ham.
- Spiral hams make serving easy. After removing the slices, use a sharp knife to cut any other ham chucks off the bone to use in soups, salads, and casseroles.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Leftover ham can be stored in the freezer in a freezer-safe container or bag for up to three months.
What To Serve With Baked Glazed Ham
One of my go-to menus is this beautiful ham with Stuffed Baked Potatoes, Cinnamon Apples and Roasted Asparagus for family birthdays and Sunday supper. And if you are lucky enough to have leftovers, you’ve got to make my Southern Ham Salad!
More Scrumptious Ham Recipes
- Brown Sugar Mustard Baked Ham
- Orange Pepper Jelly Glazed Ham
- Crock Pot Sweet And Savory Ham
- Citrus Molasses Baked Ham
- Southern Ham Salad
Must-Make Holiday Classics
If you tried this Copycat Honey Baked Ham Recipe or any other recipe, please leave a star rating and let me know how it went in the comments below. Thanks!
Ingredients
- 1 8-10 pound bone-in, spiral cut full cooked ham
- 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 cup water
- 1 ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 325 degrees and move the oven rack to the lower third of the oven.
- Line a deep roasting dish with foil. Unwrap the ham and discard the glaze packet. Place ham and water in the baking dish.
- In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, honey, and dijon mustard. Spoon the mixture over the ham and in between the slices. Turn the ham to cut side down in the baking dish. Cover with aluminum foil. Bake the ham for 13 minutes per pound or until an instant-read thermometer reads 140 degrees.
- Make the sugar coating by mixing the sugar, salt, onion powder, cinnamon, ginger and paprika in a small bowl. Remove the foil from the ham and turn it on its side. Sprinkle half of the sugar mixture over the ham. Set the oven to broil and place in ham in oven until the sugar has caramelized.
- Add the remaining sugar mixture and 3 to 4 tablespoons of the ham juices from the pan to a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook until thick. Brush or pour the glaze over the ham. Place back under the broiler for 1 to 2 minutes until the edges are crispy and the glaze is a dark golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
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I’m anxious to try this but I’m not understanding the instructions ie why place ham on side to apply the sugar mixture? Is it supposed to go into the slices? I assume you apply to both sides so I’m wondering why not drizzle it over the top, broil, apply the thickened sugar sauce, and broil again?
Sorry if I’m making this too difficult 🙄
Is it possible to do this in a slow cooker??
I’ve not tested it in the crock pot. Let me know how it turns out.
~Donya
I’ll never buy a Honey-Baked Ham again. This was so easy and delicious!! Thanks for the recipe.
Hey there Edna!
I am thrilled to hear that you enjoyed this recipe, I totally agree with you it’s better than any of the store bought version! If you enjoyed this Ham recipe, you should check out my Brown Sugar Mustard Baked Ham, it’s just as simple to make and the flavors are outstanding! Thank you so much for your kind words of support, if you ever have any questions please don’t hesitate to reach out and ask!
~Donya
And you’re so right, i would never think of buying something i could put together myself. Plus dear Lady, with your wonderful recipe , what else could i ask for.
And Happy Thanksgiving, and Blessings to you and family!
Hey there Mary!
Wow! I am so happy to hear that you’re giving tis recipe a try, I totally agree with you that it’s always better to make it yourself instead of buying it! I really hope you enjoy the recipe, please let me know if you have any questions, I’m always happy to help. Thank you so much for your kind words and support, I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
~Donya