Description
Elevate your holiday feasts with this luscious caramelized brown sugar ham glaze. A perfect balance of sweet and savory, it transforms a simple ham into a stunning centerpiece, delighting your guests with its rich flavors and glossy finish. Each slice promises to create cherished memories around the dining table, making every occasion special.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bone-in pre-cooked ham (8–10 pounds)
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Place the ham in a roasting pan, cut side down. Score the surface in a diamond pattern.
- In a bowl, combine brown sugar, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and ground cinnamon until smooth.
- Spread half of the glaze over the scored surface of the ham.
- Cover loosely with aluminum foil and roast for about two hours, basting every 30 minutes with pan juices.
- Remove the foil during the last 30 minutes to allow the glaze to caramelize. Once golden brown, let rest before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 oz (85g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 55mg