Forget the figgy pudding. “Honey Glazed Ham” is my family’s number one holiday taste sensation. Easy to prep, easy to cook, easy to please. The magical marriage of rich sweet caramelized honey and succulent roasted is the perfect centerpiece for anyone’s Christmas dinner.

Ingredients:

• 1 (5-Pound) Ready-to-Eat Ham
• ¼ Cup Whole Cloves
• 2 Cups of Mountain Ridge Raw Honey or Mountain Ridge Organic Honey
• ¼ Cup Dark Corn Syrup
• 2/3 Cup Butter

How to Prepare:

1. Preheat oven to 325° F (165° C).
2. Score ham, and stud with the whole cloves. Place ham in foil-lined pan.
3. In the top half of a double boiler, heat the corn syrup, Mountain Ridge Raw Honey or Mountain Ridge Organic Honey, and butter. Keep the glaze warm while baking a ham.
4. Brush glaze over ham, and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Baste ham every 10 to 15 minutes with the honey glaze. During the last 4 to 5 minutes of baking, turn on broiler to caramelize the glaze. Remove from oven, and let sit a few minutes before serving.

Variations:

Add 2 Teaspoons Dijon Mustard to the Glaze

Or

Add ¼ Cup of Dark Brown Sugar to the Glaze

Or

Substitute ¼ Cup of Golding Farms Molasses instead of Dark Corn Syrup.

Prep Time: 20 min. Cook Time: 1 hour, 15 min. – Ready in 1 hour 35 min.

Recipe Source: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/14745/honey-glazed-ham/

Did You Know?

Raw honey is a kitchen staple that is highly versatile and lasts and lasts. How long does real honey last before it spoils? Honey found in the tombs of the Egyptian pharaohs was still edible when discovered centuries later. So, it’s always ready to use whenever you want to sweeten up a new recipe or an old family favorite.