Baked Honey-Glazed Ham with Clove and Orange Zest

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

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A tender, oven-baked ham crusted with a sweet honey glaze accented by warm cloves and fresh orange zest, perfect for a festive Christmas centerpiece. This American-inspired Christmas recipe, ready in about 105 minutes, pairs bone-in ham, honey, whole cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 8, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 90 min Serves 8 American cuisine 480 cal/serving

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Ingredients

5 pounds bone-in ham
1/2 cup honey
20 whole cloves
2 teaspoons orange zest
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup water

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 325°F. Score the surface of the 5-pound bone-in ham in a diamond pattern about 1/8 inch deep and stud it with 20 whole cloves evenly spaced.
Step 2: In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup honey, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 2 teaspoons orange zest, and 1/2 cup water. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is smooth and slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
Step 3: Place the ham on a rack in a roasting pan and brush generously with half of the honey glaze. Cover loosely with foil and bake for 1 hour.
Step 4: Remove the foil and baste the ham every 15 minutes with the remaining glaze, continuing to bake uncovered for an additional 30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 140°F and the glaze is caramelized and fragrant.