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Winter Spiced Holiday Ham Recipe

Low maintenance holiday cooking! Winter spiced holiday ham brings the classic flavors of clove and cinnamon with a hint of spicy ginger in a thick, caramelized sugar glaze over a no-fuss, easy to cook holiday ham.

4.8 from 151 votes
90 mins
Total Time
8
servings
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Winter Spiced Holiday Ham

How to Make the Best Winter Spiced Holiday Ham

This Winter Spiced Holiday Ham is the perfect low-maintenance main course for your holiday table. With warm spices like ginger, cinnamon, and clove infused into a thick, caramelized sugar glaze, it delivers impressive flavor without requiring hours of hands-on time. Simply bake and broil, and you have an elegant centerpiece that will impress your guests.

The combination of molasses, brown sugar, and warming spices creates a rich, complex glaze that caramelizes beautifully under the broiler. The thick, sticky coating adds a delightful sweetness and depth that complements the savory ham perfectly. This is comfort food at its finest—classic holiday flavors that never go out of style.

Whether you’re cooking for a small family gathering or a larger celebration, this recipe scales easily and leaves you with time to prepare other dishes. The beauty of this ham is that it requires minimal attention while baking, allowing you to focus on sides and desserts while it cooks to tender, juicy perfection.

Winter Spiced Holiday Ham

Winter Spiced Holiday Ham

Low maintenance holiday cooking! Winter spiced holiday ham brings the classic flavors of clove and cinnamon with a hint of spicy ginger in a thick, caramelized sugar glaze over a no-fuss, easy to cook holiday ham.

4.8 from 151 votes
CourseMain Dish
CuisineAmerican
Keywordboneless christmas ham, holiday ham, sugar glazed ham, winter spiced ham
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time80 mins
Total Time90 mins
Servings8 servings
Calories381kcal
AuthorChristina Hill
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Ingredients

Main Ingredients

Spiced Glaze

Instructions

Prepare

  1. Preheat the oven to 300°F. Place the ham flat side down in a baking dish. Fill the baking dish with 1/2 inch to 1-inch water. Cover with foil.

Bake

  1. Bake the ham for 15 minutes per pound or until the internal temperature reaches 140°F.

Make the Glaze

  1. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, spices, molasses, and water. Use less water for a thick glaze and more water if you want just a touch of glaze over the ham.

Broil and Finish

  1. Set the oven to broil. Drain most of the water from the baking dish. Spread the glaze over the top of the ham and down the sides. Broil on high for 3 to 5 minutes until the sugar starts to caramelize.
  2. Serve right away.

Notes

  • Use less water for a thick, rich glaze or more water for a lighter coating
  • The ham can be prepared ahead and reheated before glazing
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