Golden Glazed Honey Ham: A Sweet and Savory Delight

Honey Baked Ham (Copycat)

🕒 Prep Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 1 hour and 30 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour and 50 minutes
🥘 Servings: 8

Description:

Indulge in the succulent sweetness of a homemade Honey Baked Ham, inspired by the iconic favorite from Family Circle Magazine. Infused with the natural flavors of fruit juices and glazed with a delightful blend of brown sugar and honey, this recipe captures the essence of a classic holiday centerpiece. Whether it’s Thanksgiving dinner or a cozy weeknight meal, this ham is sure to delight both young and old alike.

Ingredients:

• 1 (7 lb.) smoked ham
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/2 cup pear nectar
• 1/2 cup orange juice

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Prepare Ham: Place the smoked ham, cut end down, in a large baking pan.

3. Prepare Fruit Juice Mixture: In a bowl, mix together the pear nectar and orange juice.

4. Bake Ham: Bake the ham for 15 minutes per pound, basting frequently with the prepared fruit juice mixture.

5. Prepare Glaze: In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and honey until well combined.

6. Apply Glaze: Brush the brown sugar and honey mixture generously over the surface of the ham.

7. Continue Baking: Return the ham to the oven and continue baking for another hour or until the internal temperature reaches 140°F (60°C), basting occasionally with the pan juices.

8. Caramelize Glaze: For an extra touch, you can caramelize the glaze to form a crust. The Honey Baked Ham corporation uses a butane torch for this step. Alternatively, you can place the ham on top of a large metal drum covered with foil and caramelize the glaze under the broiler for a few minutes until golden brown and caramelized.

9. Serve: Once done, remove the ham from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing. Serve warm and enjoy the delicious sweetness of your homemade Honey Baked Ham!

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):

• Calories: 528.7
• Fat: 23.1g
• Saturated Fat: 7.7g
• Cholesterol: 136.7mg
• Sodium: 3436.6mg
• Carbohydrates: 35.3g
• Fiber: 0.1g
• Sugar: 32g
• Protein: 46.2g

Keywords:

Pork, Meat, Kid Friendly, Thanksgiving, Weeknight, Oven, Less than 4 Hours, Easy

Enjoy the delightful aroma and flavor of this Honey Baked Ham, perfect for any occasion that calls for a delicious and satisfying meal!