Pass the Ham

Brown Sugar and Spice-Crusted Ham

Give your ham a tender-on-the-inside, crispy-on-the-outside treatment with a sweet and savory rub made with brown sugar, cumin, allspice, and cinnamon. Brush with a honey-citrus mixture in the final minutes of baking to add a hint of sweetness to the main dish.

Recipe: Brown Sugar and Spice-Crusted Ham

Sweet-Hot Plum-Glazed Ham

Slice into a spicy-sweet main dish glazed with a vibrant mixture of plum preserves, crushed red pepper, citrus juices, and honey. Garnish with fresh tropical fruits like pineapple and kiwi to signal guests that this is no ordinary ham.

Recipe: Sweet-Hot Plum-Glazed Ham

Gingersnap-Crusted Ham with Apricot-Mustard Sauce

Serve a entrée with a crisp bite and a sweet sauce. A gingersnap crust, made from crushed cookies and brown sugar, adheres to the apricot preserve and Dijon mustard glaze. Pair with a five-minute sauce, made with Marsala wine, for an easy and elegant dish.

Recipe: Gingersnap-Crusted Ham with Apricot-Mustard Sauce

Honeycomb Spiral Ham

Guests are sure to love the hint of sweetness the honey and dried cranberries add to this savory smoked ham. Serve with honeycomb tucked between the slices for top-notch presentation, or simply garnish with orange zest and rosemary.

Recipe: Honeycomb Spiral Ham

Ham with Bourbon-Peach Glaze

To bump up the presentation of your main dish, score the outside of the ham in a diamond pattern and stud with cloves before baking. It looks beautiful and provides welcome nooks and crannies for the peach glaze to hide.

Recipe: Ham with Bourbon-Peach Glaze

Apricot and Sherry-Glazed Ham

Cooking a large ham doesn't take much longer than cooking a smaller-sized one, plus you're left with a plateful of delicious leftovers perfect for the next-day breakfast or easy lunches. Bake this ham over a water bath to keep it moist, and baste with the decadent sherry glaze every 30 minutes.

Recipe: Apricot and Sherry-Glazed Ham

Citrus-Glazed Ham

Like any good cut of meat, ham needs to rest when you take it out of the oven. This citrus-infused dish stands for about fifteen minutes before serving. While you wait, savor the tart smell of the cloves mixed with orange-flavored soft drink that is sure to fill your kitchen.

Recipe: Citrus-Glazed Ham

Fresh Ham with Cloves and Grilled Pineapple

Pineapple is a natural pair with ham and is often found on favorite pizzas and Hawaiian-themed dishes year-round. Bring the warm, fragrant dish to the table this year and pump up the flavor by adding fresh rosemary and sage to the ham before baking.

Recipe: Fresh Ham with Cloves and Grilled Pineapple

Simple Baked Ham

If you're a ham beginner, start with a simple five-ingredient recipe that pairs with any side on your table. Start the night before and let the ham soak in water for 24 hours before cooking, then cook in a water bath of apple juice. Baste with brown sugar and Dijon mustard during the last 30 minutes of cooking.

Recipe: Simple Baked Ham

Baked Ham with Bourbon Glaze

When your stovetop is full, turn to this top-rated recipe for a microwave-friendly molasses-and-honey glaze. Reserve the drippings and cook them in a saucepan just before serving for a delicious bourbon ham sauce.

Recipe: Baked Ham with Bourbon Glaze

Blackberry-Mustard Glazed Ham

Four ingredients are all you need to prepare this five-star ham. Our users raved, calling it a "big hit," "a WINNER," and "one of the best tasting hams" ever tasted.

Recipe: Blackberry-Mustard Glazed Ham

Classic Baked Ham with Maple-Mustard Glaze

Bake this ham for about two to two-and-a-half hours (about 20 minutes per pound), basting with the ham's juices. Add a glaze in the final minutes of baking and watch carefully–the glaze should brown but not burn.

Recipe: Classic Baked Ham with Maple-Mustard Glaze

Becky Luigart-Stayner

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