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Tender slices of ham layered with glossy honey glaze.

Copycat Honey Baked Ham

Copycat Honey Baked Ham made with bone-in spiral ham, butter, honey, brown sugar, garlic powder, warm spices, paprika, and salt.
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Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Copycat Honey Baked Ham
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Servings: 10

Ingredients

  • 1 bone-in spiral sliced ham 6 to 8 lb
  • 2 tbsp butter melted
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp ground cloves
  • ¼ tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 3 tbsp ham liquid from the slow cooker or water

Instructions

  • Trim the ham as needed to ensure it fits properly inside the slow cooker.
  • Place the bone-in spiral sliced ham into the slow cooker.
  • In a small bowl, combine the melted butter and honey. Stir until smooth and fully blended.
  • Rub the honey butter mixture evenly over the ham, gently pressing it between the spiral slices when possible.
  • Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook the ham on low for 4 to 5 hours, or until heated through.
  • Toward the end of the cooking time, preheat the oven broiler to high.
  • Line a roasting pan with foil to make cleanup easier and to catch any glaze that drips during broiling.
  • In a small bowl, combine the light brown sugar, garlic powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, paprika, and salt. Stir until evenly mixed.
  • Carefully transfer the ham from the slow cooker to the prepared roasting pan.
  • Press half of the brown sugar mixture evenly over the top and outside of the ham.
  • Place the ham under the broiler and broil for approximately 3 minutes, or until the topping is bubbly and caramelized. Watch closely to prevent burning.
  • Remove the ham from the oven.
  • Place the remaining brown sugar mixture in a small saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add 3 tbsp of ham liquid from the slow cooker, or water if ham liquid is not available.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally.
  • Allow the glaze to boil for 1 minute, then remove it from the heat.
  • Brush the warm glaze evenly over the ham.
  • Return the ham to the broiler for 1 to 2 minutes, or just until the glaze is bubbly and caramelized. Watch carefully, as the glaze can burn quickly.
  • Remove the ham from the oven and allow it to rest for at least 5 minutes before serving.
  • Serve warm, spooning any additional glaze or pan juices over the ham if desired.

Notes

To make this recipe gluten-free, use a ham that is clearly labeled gluten-free, as some spiral hams or glaze packets may contain gluten-based additives.
Do not use the glaze packet included with the ham unless it is certified gluten-free.
Confirm that the butter, honey, light brown sugar, garlic powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, paprika, and salt are gluten-free and free from cross-contact warnings.
Use clean cookware, utensils, measuring spoons, bowls, brushes, and a foil-lined roasting pan to prevent cross-contamination.
If using ham liquid from the slow cooker, make sure all ingredients cooked with the ham are gluten-free.
Serve with gluten-free side dishes and avoid pairing with regular rolls, stuffing, or casseroles containing wheat unless gluten-free alternatives are used.