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Easter Ham

Sweet and Savory Easter Ham with Brown Sugar Glaze

This Easter Ham features a luscious brown sugar glaze, making it a comforting centerpiece for your family dinner.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Can substitute with coconut sugar.
  • 1/2 cup Orange Marmalade Apricot preserves can be used as a substitute.
  • 1/4 cup Dijon Mustard Yellow mustard may be used if needed.
For the Ham
  • 6-8 pounds Fully Cooked Bone-In Ham Avoid fresh ham.
  • 12 cloves Whole Cloves Substitute with ground clove if unavailable.

Equipment

  • oven
  • Roasting pan
  • whisk

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, orange marmalade, and Dijon mustard until smooth.
  3. Score the surface of the ham in a diamond pattern, about ½ inch deep.
  4. Place the ham cut-side down in a roasting pan and bake for about 2 hours.
  5. Remove the ham and brush generously with the glaze, then return to the oven for 10-15 minutes.
  6. Let the ham rest for 10-20 minutes before carving and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 450mgSugar: 10gCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Garnish with fresh herbs for added color if desired.

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