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Brown Sugar Glazed Baked Ham

Quick & Simple Meals
A tender, spiral-cut bone-in ham bathed in a luscious brown sugar-honey-apricot glaze, roasted low and slow for deep flavor, then finished with a high-heat caramelization for a shiny, sticky crust. Perfect for festive gatherings and easy to prepare ahead.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Rest Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings 10
Calories 480 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 11.5 lb fully cooked bone-in ham spiral-cut (10–15 lb works)
  • ½ cup apricot preserves
  • ¼ cup honey
  • ¼ cup packed brown sugar
  • ¼ cup Dijon mustard
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter

Instructions
 

  • Let ham come to room temperature. Preheat oven to 325°F.
  • Simmer preserves, honey, brown sugar, Dijon, and butter until smooth.
  • Place ham cut-side down in a foil-lined pan. Brush with ⅓ glaze. Cover with foil.
  • Bake for 10–11 min per pound, until internal temp reaches ~110°F.
  • Increase oven to 425°F. Uncover and brush with ⅓ more glaze. Bake 10 minutes.
  • Brush with final ⅓ glaze. Roast uncovered 10 more minutes until browned and caramelized.
  • See full steps with tips & photos → https://mischacrossing.com/brown-sugar-glazed-baked-ham/

Notes

  • Make-Ahead: Glaze can be made and refrigerated up to 2 days ahead; gently reheat before using.
  • Ham Variations: Boneless hams work too—adjust cooking time to 8–10 minutes per pound.
  • Flavor Twists: Add 1 tsp ground cloves or allspice to the glaze for warm holiday notes.