Few dishes bring people together the way a beautifully baked ham does — warm, golden, caramelized, and dripping in sweet-savory glaze. This Cozy Homestead Honey-Glazed Baked Ham is the classic centerpiece for Christmas, Easter, or any comforting family dinner. With its sticky honey crust, buttery notes, deep caramel flavor, and tender slices, this ham is guaranteed to become a family tradition.
The best part? You don’t need fancy ingredients or complicated steps. This recipe is incredibly simple, yet tastes like something served at a farm-fresh country feast.
Why This Honey-Glazed Ham Is a Winner
✔ Homestyle flavor with a golden sticky glaze
✔ Juicy inside, crispy edges outside
✔ Perfect for holidays & gatherings
✔ Hands-off baking — very beginner friendly
✔ Great leftover potential (sandwiches, omelets, soup, casseroles)
✔ Smells like heaven while it cooks!
Whether you’re hosting a holiday dinner or craving an old-fashioned comfort meal, this ham delivers unforgettable flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients for Cozy Homestead Honey-Glazed Baked Ham
For the Ham
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1 fully cooked bone-in ham (7–9 lbs)
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Whole cloves (optional, classic presentation)
For the Honey Glaze
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1 cup honey
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½ cup brown sugar (light or dark)
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¼ cup Dijon mustard
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3 tablespoons melted butter
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2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional but adds warmth)
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Pinch of ground cloves (optional for deeper holiday flavor)
🔪 How to Make Honey-Glazed Baked Ham
STEP 1 — Prepare the Ham
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Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
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Score the ham by cutting shallow diamond patterns across the surface.
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If using whole cloves, insert them into the scored sections.
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Place ham cut-side down in a roasting pan.
Scoring helps the glaze seep deep into the meat while creating beautiful caramelized edges.
STEP 2 — Mix the Cozy Homestead Honey Glaze
In a medium bowl, whisk together:
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Honey
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Brown sugar
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Dijon mustard
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Melted butter
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Apple cider vinegar
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Garlic powder
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