Honey-Glazed Christmas Ham

A classic centerpiece sweetened naturally with Cairo Apiaries Honey, cloves, and a hint of ginger. Honey caramelizes beautifully, giving a glossy, flavour-packed crust.

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Honey-Glazed Christmas Ham

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 1 hour hour 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 1 hour hour 19 minutes minutes

Servings 10

Calories 420kcal

Ingredients

• 1 fully cooked ham (5-6 lbs)
• ½ cup Cairo Apiaries Raw Honey
• 2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• ½ teaspoon ginger (ground)
• ½ teaspoon cloves (ground)
• 2 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

• Preheat the Oven

  Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
• Prepare the Glaze

  In a small saucepan, combine honey, mustard, ginger, cloves, brown sugar, vinegar, and pepper; simmer for 3–4 minutes.
• Score the Ham

  Lightly score the surface of the ham in a diamond pattern to help the glaze soak in.
• Apply First Coat of Glaze

  Brush half of the warm glaze over the ham.
• Bake the Ham

  Place on a baking tray and bake for 45 minutes, basting every 15 minutes.
• Finish with More Glaze

  Brush the remaining glaze on top, increase heat to 400°F (200°C), and roast for another 15–20 minutes until glossy and caramelized.

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