Brown Sugar and Honey Glazed Ham with Mustard and Cinnamon

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A classic holiday ham glazed with a luscious mixture of brown sugar, honey, and warm cinnamon, finished with a touch of tangy mustard for balance. This American-inspired brunch recipe, ready in about 125 minutes, combines fully cooked bone-in ham, packed brown sugar, honey into a breakfast that fuels the morning without the midday crash — make-ahead-friendly and balanced enough to anchor the first meal of the day. Each serving lands at about 340 calories and feeds 10, so it sits comfortably in a weekly breakfast rotation alongside fruit, yogurt, or coffee. 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: 20 min Cook: 105 min Serves 10 American cuisine 340 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Score the surface of the 7-pound fully cooked bone-in ham in a diamond pattern about 1/4-inch deep and stud with 10 whole cloves inserted into the intersections.
  2. Step 2: Place the ham in a roasting pan with 1/2 cup water at the bottom to maintain moisture during cooking.
  3. Step 3: In a bowl, mix 1 cup packed brown sugar, 1/2 cup honey, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon until well combined.
  4. Step 4: Brush the glaze evenly over the ham, covering all exposed surfaces.
  5. Step 5: Tent the ham loosely with foil and bake for 1 hour, then remove the foil and baste generously with remaining glaze. Continue baking uncovered for 45 minutes more, basting every 15 minutes, until the glaze is sticky and golden.
  6. Step 6: Remove from oven and let rest for 15 minutes before slicing to serve warm.

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