Holiday Spiral Ham with Citrus-Spice Glaze

I’ve actually never made a ham myself, but this beautiful Holiday Spiral Ham with Citrus-Spice Glaze recipe was shared with me by a friend who makes it every year.

She promises that it is as easy as it is delicious! The glaze, made with orange juice, honey, and a blend of warm spices, creates a golden, aromatic finish that instantly makes your home feel like the holidays.

Holiday Spiral Ham with Citrus-Spice Glaze

Ingredients:
8-10 pound spiral-cut nitrate-free ham
1 cup water (for roasting pan)

Glaze:
1 cup orange juice
¼ cup honey
2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
2 Tbsp butter
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground cloves
½ tsp ground nutmeg
¼ tsp ground allspice
Zest of 1 orange

Method:

1. Remove ham from refrigerator 1 hour before cooking.
2. Preheat oven to 325°F. Place the ham cut-side down in a roasting pan. Add 1 cup water to bottom of pan. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 1.5 hours.
3. While ham bakes, make the glaze: combine all glaze ingredients in a small saucepan. Simmer over medium heat for 10–15 minutes, until slightly thickened.
4. After 1.5 hours, uncover the ham and brush generously with the glaze. Return to the oven, uncovered, for 20–30 minutes, basting with more glaze every 10 minutes, until heated through and caramelized on top.
5. Remove from oven, tent loosely with foil, and let rest 15 minutes before serving.