Honey Brown Sugar Mustard Glaze (Print-Friendly Format)
Honey and brown sugar blend with mustards for a tangy-sweet glaze perfect for spiral-cut ham.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
→ Ham
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1 fully cooked bone-in spiral ham (3.6–4.5 kg)
→ Glaze
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120 ml honey
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110 g light brown sugar, firmly packed
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2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
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1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard
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2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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0.125 teaspoon ground cloves (optional)
# How to Make It:
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Preheat the oven to 160 °C. Remove all packaging from the ham and discard any included glaze packet. Position the ham cut-side down on a wire rack inside a roasting pan to promote even glazing.
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Combine honey, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, whole‑grain mustard, apple cider vinegar, kosher salt, black pepper, cinnamon, and cloves in a small saucepan. Heat over medium-low, whisking gently until the sugar is dissolved and the glaze is smooth, approximately 3 minutes. Reserve several tablespoons of glaze for serving.
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Loosely tent the ham with foil and bake for 60 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 49 °C. Remove the foil during the final 15 minutes if you prefer crispier edges.
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Brush half of the glaze over the surface of the ham and return to the oven, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Apply the remaining glaze and bake for an additional 5 minutes, until glossy and lightly caramelized.
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Allow the ham to rest for 10 minutes to retain juices. Slice and serve with reserved glaze on the side.
# Extra Tips:
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A wire rack elevates the ham for optimal caramelizing, but rolled foil can substitute if necessary.
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Use a sharp carving or chef’s knife for clean, even slices.
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Do not skip resting time; it ensures tender and juicy slices.