Honey Mustard Glazed Easter Spiral Ham
Sticky, golden, and sweet on the outside—juicy and tender on the inside—this Honey Mustard Glazed Easter Ham is the kind of showstopper that gets remembered long after the plates are cleared. Whether you're serving it for Easter, Christmas, or any special family dinner, it’s effortlessly elegant and packed with flavor.
Best of all? It’s deceptively easy. You don’t need a culinary degree, just good ingredients, a little patience, and a desire to make something unforgettable.
Ingredients:
For the Ham:
1 fully cooked 4 lb spiral ham
1 cup honey
½ cup unsalted butter
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
For the Glaze:
2 cups pineapple juice
2 tablespoons grainy mustard
¼ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon dry jerk seasoning (or your favorite spice blend)
Step-by-Step Instructions:
1. Prep the Ham
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Place your fully cooked spiral ham in a large roasting pan. If it comes with a glaze packet, you can discard it—we're making a better one from scratch.
2. Mix the Base Honey Mustard Coating
In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup honey, ½ cup butter, and 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard over medium heat. Stir until melted and blended.
3. Brush Generously
Use a basting brush to coat the entire ham thoroughly, making sure to get the glaze in between all the spiral slices. This base layer is what starts to caramelize during baking.
4. Bake It Slow
Cover the ham loosely with foil and bake for 2 hours. Baste once or twice during this time if you like extra flavor soaked in.
5. Make the Pineapple-Mustard Glaze
While the ham bakes, combine in a saucepan:
2 cups pineapple juice
2 tablespoons grainy mustard
¼ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon dry jerk spice
Simmer until the mixture reduces by half and begins to thicken. This usually takes about 15–20 minutes. The result is a sweet, sticky, tangy glaze with a kick.
6. Glaze and Finish
After the ham has baked for 2 hours, remove the foil and pour or brush the pineapple glaze all over the top. Return to the oven uncovered for another 10–15 minutes, just long enough to caramelize the outside.
7. Rest and Serve
Let the ham rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Combine any pan drippings with leftover glaze to create a warm, pourable finishing sauce. Drizzle over slices before serving for maximum flavor.
Why It Works
This recipe delivers layers of sweet, savory, tangy, and spiced flavor without overwhelming the natural richness of the ham. The dual-glaze approach keeps things moist while creating that coveted sticky crust. And because it uses a pre-cooked ham, it’s nearly foolproof.
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Final Bite
Whether you're making this ham for a spring celebration or a cozy winter feast, it delivers on every level—flavor, presentation, and ease. It’s festive without the fuss, and it makes incredible leftovers (think: ham and cheese sliders, breakfast scrambles, or soup starters).
Make it once, and you’ll be dreaming about that honey mustard glaze every holiday after.
