Sticky Brown Sugar Glazed Ham
The smell of this caramelized brown sugar ham baking low and slow will have everybody hovering around the kitchen before dinner’s even ready! Juicy, tender, sweet, and perfectly glazed, this holiday favorite turns every slice into pure comfort-food magic.
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 4 hours
Total time: 4 hours 10 minutes
Yield: 10 servings
Ingredients:
* 1 fully cooked spiral ham (7–9 lbs)
* 1 cup brown sugar
* 1/2 cup honey
* 1/4 cup maple syrup
* 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
* 1 tsp cinnamon
* 1/2 tsp ground cloves
* 1/4 tsp black pepper
* 1/2 cup pineapple juice
* 2 tbsp melted butter
Instructions:
1. Place the spiral ham flat side down into a large slow cooker.
2. In a bowl, whisk together brown sugar, honey, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, cinnamon, cloves, black pepper, pineapple juice, and melted butter.
3. Pour the glaze evenly over the ham, making sure it gets between the slices.
4. Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours, basting with the glaze every hour if possible.
5. Carefully transfer the ham to a serving platter once heated through and caramelized.
6. Spoon extra glaze from the slow cooker over the top before serving.
7. Serve warm with your favorite holiday sides and enjoy every sweet, sticky bite!
Pro Tip:
For an extra caramelized finish, place the cooked ham under the broiler for 3–5 minutes before serving to create that irresistible sticky glaze crust!