If you’ve ever bought a store-made honey baked ham and thought it was delicious but just way too expensive, you are going to love this recipe. This Honey Baked Ham Recipe gives you that same sweet, sticky, perfectly glazed ham right at home with just a handful of simple ingredients. It turns out juicy, flavorful, and honestly tastes just as good, if not better, than the ones you buy pre-made.

Honey Baked Ham Recipe

This is one of those recipes that looks impressive on the table but is actually incredibly easy to make. You simply bake a spiral cut ham and finish it with a homemade honey glaze that caramelizes beautifully in the oven. If you are planning a full holiday meal, this pairs perfectly with crockpot mac & cheese loaded with bacon and broccoli, air fryer roasted carrots, and crockpot mashed potatoes to create a complete spread your family will absolutely love.

Whether you are making this for Easter, Christmas, or a Sunday dinner, this ham always turns out tender and packed with flavor. The combination of honey, brown sugar, butter, and warm spices creates that classic glaze everyone expects, and the best part is there are no complicated steps involved.

What you’ll love about this recipe:

Easy to make with simple pantry ingredients
Tastes just like a classic honey baked ham from the store
Perfect for holidays, gatherings, or meal prepping
Sweet, sticky glaze that caramelizes beautifully
Feeds a crowd and makes amazing leftovers

Skip the pre-made, pricey hams and make your own Honey Baked Ham at home! A spiral cut ham is baked to perfection with a deliciously sticky glaze made from honey, brown sugar, butter, and spices. There are no difficult steps!

Ingredients:

1 9-Pound Spiral Cut Ham
1 Cup Honey
¾ Cup Brown Sugar, packed
2 Tablespoons Salted Butter
½ Teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
½ Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
½ Teaspoon Ground Ginger
½ Teaspoon Ground Cloves

Items Needed:

9×13 Baking Pan
Tin Foil
Small Pot

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees fahrenheit. Line the inside of a 9×13 pan with tin foil.
Remove the ham from the packaging and place it face down in the middle of the prepared pan.

Bake for 1 hour 15 minutes.
About 15 minutes before the ham is finished, place the brown sugar, honey, butter, nutmeg, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves in a small pot. Simmer over medium-low heat for about 10 minutes or until ingredients are fully combined.

Remove the ham from the oven (remove the juices from the pan at this point if you want ham gravy) and drizzle 1 cup of the honey mixture all over the top of the ham so that it runs down and coats every bit of the ham.

Place the ham back in the oven for another 15 minutes.
Remove and use the leftover glaze to either pour over the ham or to baste each single serving, based on preferences. Enjoy!

Tips & Tricks

Use a spiral cut ham for the best results. The glaze will soak down into all those slices and give you flavor in every bite.
Bake the ham covered with foil for most of the cooking time to keep it nice and juicy. This helps prevent it from drying out.
Remove the juices from the pan before adding the glaze if you want to make ham gravy. This is such a great bonus and adds even more flavor to your meal.
If your ham is a different size, just adjust the cooking time. A good rule is about 10 minutes per pound at 325 degrees.
Warm the glaze slowly and let it fully combine before pouring it over the ham. This helps everything melt together smoothly and evenly coat the ham.
Save extra glaze for serving. Drizzling a little extra over each slice makes it even more delicious.

FAQs

Yes, but spiral cut ham works best because the glaze can get into every slice. If using a whole ham, you can score it to help the glaze soak in.

Keep it covered with foil while baking and do not overcook it. Adding the glaze toward the end also helps lock in moisture.

Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Yes, slice it and freeze it in an airtight container for up to three months. It is perfect for soups, sandwiches, and casseroles later.

Storage & Reheating

Store leftover ham in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

To reheat, place slices in a baking dish with a little extra glaze or a splash of broth, cover with foil, and warm in the oven until heated through.

For freezing, portion the ham into smaller containers or freezer bags so you can easily grab what you need later. Let it thaw in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.

Honey Baked Ham Recipe

Ingredients

1 9-Pound Spiral Cut Ham
1 Cup Honey
¾ Cup Brown Sugar, packed
2 Tablespoons Salted Butter
½ Teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
½ Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
½ Teaspoon Ground Ginger
½ Teaspoon Ground Cloves
Items Needed:
9x13 Baking Pan
Tin Foil
Small Pot

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees fahrenheit. Line the inside of a 9x13 pan with tin foil.
Remove the ham from the packaging and place it face down in the middle of the prepared pan.
Bake for 1 hour 15 minutes.
About 15 minutes before the ham is finished, place the brown sugar, honey, butter, nutmeg, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves in a small pot. Simmer over medium-low heat for about 10 minutes or until ingredients are fully combined.
Remove the ham from the oven (remove the juices from the pan at this point if you want ham gravy) and drizzle 1 cup of the honey mixture all over the top of the ham so that it runs down and coats every bit of the ham.
Place the ham back in the oven for another 15 minutes.
Remove and use the leftover glaze to either pour over the ham or to baste each single serving, based on preferences. Enjoy!

Notes

Tips:

Carve up the ham and store it in an airtight container, in the fridge, for up to 1 week. Freeze in an airtight container, for up to 3 months.
Before adding the glaze the first time, remove the juices from the bottom of the pan for ham gravy!
If your ham is a little smaller or a little larger, that’s perfectly ok. The rule of thumb is 10 minutes of baking time per pound of ham, so adjust as needed.

Melissa

I’m Melissa, the imaginative force behind Sparkles to Sprinkles, where creativity comes to life, and sprinkles of joy are scattered generously. Melissa is a proud Jersey girl who found love with a New York boy. As a mom to four wonderful boys and a few fur babies, her journey into the world of blogging began after making the life-changing decision to stay home and raise her children. Previously a dedicated workaholic, Melissa’s blog became her creative outlet and passion project. Inspired by her mother-in-law, a masterful cook renowned for her delicious home-cooked meals and legendary holiday feasts (think mouthwatering sausage stuffing), Melissa honed her culinary skills through a combination of family recipes and countless cooking classes. She often attended these classes with her son Michael, who shared her enthusiasm for cooking from a young age. Melissa’s love for learning extends beyond familiar cuisines, as she enjoys exploring international recipes in hands-on cooking classes. Her blog features a diverse array of recipes, showcasing her expertise with various kitchen appliances such as the Instant Pot, air fryer, Slow Cooker, Ninja Foodi, Instant Vortex Plus, and more. Join Melissa on her culinary adventures as she shares tried-and-true family favorites alongside exciting new discoveries!

Honey Baked Ham Recipe