{"id":187974,"date":"2018-01-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-16T00:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/easter-ham\/"},"modified":"2024-02-27T11:45:13","modified_gmt":"2024-02-27T17:45:13","slug":"easter-ham","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/easter-ham\/","title":{"rendered":"Easter Ham"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Easter ham is one of our favorite holiday traditions. This crowd-pleasing roast is an easy way to feed a crowd, and it usually makes plenty of tasty leftovers. If this will be your first time making an Easter ham, don&#8217;t sweat it. The meat is already fully cooked, so all you have to do is gently reheat it in the oven. Then sit back, and prepare your favorite <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/easter-dinner-sides\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/easter-dinner-sides\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">Easter side dishes<\/a> as the aroma of clove-studded ham wafts through the house.<\/p>\n<p>The best hams always feature a homemade glaze. For this Easter ham, the glaze calls for just three ingredients. Orange marmalade provides a bold, citrusy flavor. Dijon mustard gives a tangy, slightly spicy edge. And brown sugar helps the glaze caramelize as it cooks in the oven, giving the roast a gorgeous sheen and unforgettable flavor.<\/p>\n<h2>Easter Ham Ingredients<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Fully cooked bone-in ham:<\/strong>\u00a0We recommend a bone-in ham for this recipe. Bone-in hams are a little trickier to carve than boneless or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/what-is-spiral-ham\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/what-is-spiral-ham\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">spiral hams<\/a>, but they taste better and stay juicier in the oven. Get all the details on how to choose a ham in our guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-cook-a-ham\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-cook-a-ham\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">how to cook a ham<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Brown sugar:<\/strong>\u00a0This molasses-rich sugar creates a delicious glaze for Easter ham. You can use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/light-and-dark-brown-sugar\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/light-and-dark-brown-sugar\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">light or dark brown sugar<\/a> in this recipe. Delicate light brown sugar will accentuate the orange marmalade\u2019s sweetness, whereas dark brown sugar will give the glaze a deeper, richer flavor.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Orange marmalade:<\/strong> Ham glazes often use jam or preserves to create complexity and a thick consistency. Marmalade is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/difference-between-jam-and-jelly\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/difference-between-jam-and-jelly\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">different from jam and jelly<\/a> in that it typically contains citrus peels. The citrus lends our glaze a bright flavor and a gentle bitter edge.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dijon mustard:<\/strong> Mustard adds a touch of heat and a light tang that counters the glaze&#8217;s sweet ingredients.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Whole cloves:<\/strong> This aromatic, tingly spice makes the ham smell like Christmas as it bakes in the oven. Studding a ham with whole cloves also creates a picture-perfect finish.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Directions<\/h2>\n<h3>Step 1: Prepare the glaze<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1964319\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Easter-Ham-HCA26_17513_DR_02_01_8b.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Combine the brown sugar, marmalade and mustard in a bowl\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Preheat the oven to 325\u00b0F. In a small bowl, stir together the brown sugar, marmalade and mustard. Set aside.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 2: Prepare the ham<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1964321\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Easter-Ham-HCA26_17513_DR_02_01_9b.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Cut side down of ham on a rack\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Score the surface of the ham, making diamond shapes 1\/2 inch deep.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1964316\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Easter-Ham-HCA26_17513_DR_02_01_10b.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Insert a whole clove in the center\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Insert a whole clove in the center of each diamond.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 3: Bake the ham<\/h3>\n<p>Place the ham cut side down on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the ham reads 130\u00b0, about two hours.<\/p>\n<p><em>Editor\u2019s Tip:<\/em> We normally bake a bone-in ham uncovered, which allows the exterior to crisp up and caramelize. If you use a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/baked-spiral-ham\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/baked-spiral-ham\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">spiral-cut ham<\/a>, you should consider wrapping the pan in foil. Spiral hams are precut, so they can easily dry out. Covering the pan creates steam and moist heat, which will keep the ham nice and juicy.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 4: Glaze the ham<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1964314\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Easter-Ham-HCA26_17513_DR_02_01_12b.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Glaze the ham with brush\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Brush the ham with some of the glaze.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1964317 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Easter-Ham-HCA26_17513_DR_02_01_11b.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Bake until thermometer reads 140\u00b0 for 10 - 15 minutes\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Bake the ham until a thermometer reads 140\u00b0, 10 to 15 minutes longer, occasionally brushing with the glaze. Serve the baked ham alongside the remaining glaze.<\/p>\n<p><em>Editor\u2019s Tip:<\/em> Let the ham rest for 10 to 20 minutes before serving, then <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-carve-a-ham\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-carve-a-ham\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">carve the ham<\/a> with a sharp knife.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1964320\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Easter-Ham-HCA26_17513_DR_02_01_6b.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"A table set with a plate of Easter ham and a glass of wine\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Recipe Variations<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Make Easter ham in the slow cooker:<\/strong>\u00a0To make <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-cook-ham-in-crock-pot\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-cook-ham-in-crock-pot\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">slow-cooker ham<\/a>, cook the ham in a covered slow cooker on low. After four to five hours (or when the ham is heated through), add the glaze. Cover and cook on low for an additional 30 minutes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Swap out the orange marmalade:<\/strong>\u00a0Instead of orange marmalade, use pineapple juice to make <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/brown-sugar-pineapple-ham\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/brown-sugar-pineapple-ham\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">pineapple-glazed ham<\/a> or bourbon for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/bourbon-glazed-ham\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/bourbon-glazed-ham\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">bourbon-glazed ham<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add spices:<\/strong> Incorporate warm spices like ground cinnamon or nutmeg to add depth to the ham glaze. To add a little heat, include a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How to Store Easter Ham<\/h2>\n<p>Store leftover Easter ham in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days. For longer storage, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/can-you-freeze-ham-on-the-bone\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/can-you-freeze-ham-on-the-bone\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">freeze ham<\/a> in a freezer-safe container for up to two months.<\/p>\n<h2>Easter Ham Tips<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1964318\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Easter-Ham-HCA26_17513_DR_02_01_7b.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Easter ham garnished with fruit on a serving dish\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>What kind of ham is good for Easter?<\/h3>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-choose-the-best-ham\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-choose-the-best-ham\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">best ham to buy<\/a> for Easter dinner is a fully cooked bone-in ham. The bone adds flavor and keeps the meat juicy as it reheats. (Don\u2019t throw the bone away. It&#8217;s great for recipes like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/old-fashioned-split-pea-soup-with-ham-bone\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/old-fashioned-split-pea-soup-with-ham-bone\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">split pea soup<\/a>.) If you\u2019re worried about carving bone-in ham, opt for a bone-in spiral-cut ham. Just make sure you don\u2019t come home with a fresh ham! These hams are raw and uncured, so they\u2019ll take much longer to cook.<\/p>\n<h3>How long does it take to cook Easter ham?<\/h3>\n<p>How long to cook ham depends on several factors, from the oven\u2019s temperature to the size of the ham and whether it\u2019s bone-in or boneless. In our Test Kitchen, it took about 2 hours and 30 minutes to cook a bone-in ham in a 325\u00b0 oven. If you want to know\u2014not guess\u2014when the ham is finished cooking, use a probe thermometer like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/thermoworks-smoke-review\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/thermoworks-smoke-review\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">Thermoworks Smoke X<\/a>. Precooked ham is finished cooking when it reaches an internal temperature of 140\u00b0.<\/p>\n<h3>How much ham do you need per person?<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"ui-provider a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak\" dir=\"ltr\">The official serving size for cooked ham meat is 3 ounces per person. However, if you&#8217;re purchasing a bone-in ham, you&#8217;ll want to account for the weight of the bone. Plan on 5 to 7 ounces (or 1\/3 to 1\/2 pound) of uncooked bone-in ham per person.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>What should you serve with Easter ham?<\/h3>\n<p>Every showstopping Easter ham needs festive Easter side dishes! Try <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/baked-mac-and-cheese\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/baked-mac-and-cheese\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">baked mac and cheese<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/traditional-mashed-potatoes\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/traditional-mashed-potatoes\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">mashed potatoes<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/brown-sugar-glazed-baby-carrots\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/brown-sugar-glazed-baby-carrots\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">glazed carrots<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/ways-to-love-green-beans\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/ways-to-love-green-beans\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">green beans<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>What can you do with leftover Easter ham?<\/h3>\n<p>There are many ways to use up <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/leftover-ham-recipes\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/leftover-ham-recipes\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">leftover ham<\/a>, and you can use leftover Easter ham in most recipes that call for deli ham. We especially love <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/ham-and-potatoes-au-gratin\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/ham-and-potatoes-au-gratin\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">au gratin potatoes and ham<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/ham-cheddar-breakfast-casserole\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/ham-cheddar-breakfast-casserole\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">ham and cheddar breakfast casserole<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/cheesy-ham-chowder\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/cheesy-ham-chowder\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">ham chowder<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We won,\u00c4\u00f4t blame you if you want to make this Easter ham recipe all year long. A simple brown sugar-marmalade glaze takes an ordinary ham and makes it extraordinary.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7954,"featured_media":1966561,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ep_exclude_from_search":false},"tags":[303971,304162,304423,304328,304993,304292,304430,304338,304515,303966,307389,304988,304408,304368,303887,306848,304268,307307,307383,304558,324623,304388,304395,304150,303883,304403],"categories-v2":[308500,309439,308821,308984,308481,308940,308305,308830,308992,308880,308495,310418,308935,308813,308745,308478,309603,259483,310342,310410,308910,309177,308752,308782,309434,308476,308812],"coauthors":[50034],"recommended_recipes":[{"post_title":"Ham Loaf","post_link":"\/recipes\/ham-loaf\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Ham-Loaf_EXPS_FT22_4076_F_0324_1.jpg"},{"post_title":"Ham Salad","post_link":"\/recipes\/ham-salad\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Ham-Salad_EXPS_TOHX25_6516_DR_01_10_2b.jpg"},{"post_title":"Ham Muffinwiches","post_link":"\/recipes\/ham-muffinwiches\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Ham-Muffinwiches_EXPS_SDDJ18_21063_B08_04_2b.jpg"},{"post_title":"Old-Fashioned Baked Ham","post_link":"\/recipes\/old-fashioned-baked-ham\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps495_MBM1450751D7A.jpg"},{"post_title":"Stuffed Ham & Egg Bread","post_link":"\/recipes\/stuffed-ham-egg-bread\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Stuffed-Ham-Egg-Bread_EXPS_SDFM17_197817_B10_05_5b.jpg"},{"post_title":"Ham 'n' Egg Sandwich","post_link":"\/recipes\/ham-n-egg-sandwich\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Ham-n-Egg-Sandwich_EXPS_TOHD24_17459_EricKleinberg_6.jpg"},{"post_title":"Ham 'n' Egg Casserole","post_link":"\/recipes\/ham-n-egg-casserole\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/exps5010_CS143580D09_19_3b.jpg"},{"post_title":"Ham & Egg Wraps","post_link":"\/recipes\/ham-egg-wraps\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps167534_BB143289C07_22_2b-2.jpg"},{"post_title":"Ham and Cheese Souffle","post_link":"\/recipes\/ham-and-cheese-souffle\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Ham-and-Cheese-Souffle_exps3774_WCRC2257776D12_06_4b_RMS.jpg"},{"post_title":"The Best Easter Ham Recipes","post_link":"\/collection\/our-best-easter-ham-recipes\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Easter-Ham_EXPS_FT21_17513_F_0317_1.jpg"},{"post_title":"Ham Buns","post_link":"\/recipes\/ham-buns\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps351_TH1423C31B.jpg"},{"post_title":"Ham with Mixed Fruit","post_link":"\/recipes\/ham-with-mixed-fruit\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps28604_QC10596D14.jpg"},{"post_title":"Mother\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Day Ham","post_link":"\/recipes\/mother-s-day-ham\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Mother-s-Day-Ham_EXPS_RC22_269851_DR_09_29_10b_RMS.jpg"},{"post_title":"Holiday Ham","post_link":"\/recipes\/holiday-ham\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Holiday-Ham_EXPS_FT24_16717_ST_0110_2.jpg"},{"post_title":"Ham with Vegetables","post_link":"\/recipes\/ham-with-vegetables\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps14394_CW10164C41.jpg"},{"post_title":"Epiphany Ham","post_link":"\/recipes\/epiphany-ham\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Epiphany-Ham_EXPS_THN16_197118_C07_19_2b.jpg"},{"post_title":"Easter Bread","post_link":"\/recipes\/easter-bread\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps2198_CW2031C29A.jpg"},{"post_title":"Hearty Ham Omelet","post_link":"\/recipes\/hearty-ham-omelet\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps5426_CS1681C24.jpg"}],"acf":{"long_pin":"https:\/\/tmbidigitalassetsazure.blob.core.windows.net\/rms3-prod\/attachments\/37\/1200x1200\/Easter-Ham_EXPS_HCA26_17513_DR_02_01_5b_RMS.jpg","long_pin_file":false,"ncv_override_generic_settings_option":false,"ncv_autoplay_option":"","ncv_stickyplay_option":"","ncv_ads_option":"","ncv_mute_option":"","ncv_comscore_option":"","ncv_autoplay_mobile_option":"","ncv_viewable_threshold_option":"","ncv_sticky_offset_option":"","ncv_autopause_option":"","ncv_sticky_offset_mobile_option":"","ncv_autopause_mobile_option":"","ncv_sticky_mobile_option":"","ncv_remove_player_option":false,"ncv_moat_option":""},"recipe_schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Recipe","@id":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/easter-ham\/","name":"Easter Ham","datePublished":"2018-01-01","dateModified":"2024-02-27","prepTime":"PT15M","cookTime":"PT02H45M","totalTime":"PT03H00M","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Easter-Ham_EXPS_HCA26_17513_DR_02_01_5b_RMS.jpg","height":1200,"width":1200},"recipeCategory":["Dinner"],"description":"We won\u2019t blame you if you want to make this Easter ham recipe all year long. A simple brown sugar-marmalade glaze takes an ordinary ham and makes it extraordinary.","recipeIngredient":["3\/4 cup packed brown sugar","3\/4 cup orange marmalade","1\/2 cup Dijon mustard","1\/2 fully cooked-bone-in ham (6 to 8 pounds)","1-1\/2 teaspoons whole cloves"],"recipeInstructions":[{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Prepare the glaze","text":"Preheat the oven to 325\u00b0F. In a small bowl, stir together the brown sugar, marmalade and mustard. Set aside.","image":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Easter-Ham-HCA26_17513_DR_02_01_8b.jpg?fit=700,1024"},{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Prepare the ham","text":"Score the surface of the ham, making diamond shapes 1\/2 inch deep. Insert a whole clove in the center of each diamond.","image":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Easter-Ham-HCA26_17513_DR_02_01_9b.jpg?fit=700,1024"},{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Bake the ham","text":"Place the ham cut side down on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the ham reads 130\u00b0, about two hours. Editor\u2019s Tip: We normally bake a bone-in ham uncovered, which allows the exterior to crisp up and caramelize. If you use a spiral-cut ham, you should consider wrapping the pan in foil. Spiral hams are precut, so they can easily dry out. Covering the pan creates steam and moist heat, which will keep the ham nice and juicy."},{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Glaze the ham","text":"Brush the ham with some of the glaze. Bake the ham until a thermometer reads 140\u00b0, 10 to 15 minutes longer, occasionally brushing with the glaze. Serve the baked ham alongside the remaining glaze. Editor\u2019s Tip: Let the ham rest for 10 to 20 minutes before serving, then carve the ham with a sharp knife.","image":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Easter-Ham-HCA26_17513_DR_02_01_12b.jpg?fit=700,1024"}],"recipeYield":"18 servings (2 cups glaze)","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Lindsay D. Mattison"}],"nutrition":{"@type":"NutritionInformation","calories":" 201 calories","fatContent":"4g fat (1g saturated fat)","cholesterolContent":"66mg cholesterol","sodiumContent":"964mg sodium","carbohydrateContent":"18g carbohydrate (17g sugars","fiberContent":"0 fiber)","proteinContent":"22g protein."},"aggregateRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"AggregateRating","ratingValue":5,"reviewCount":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5},"review":[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-10-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Carol7883"},"reviewBody":"Made for Canadian Thanksgiving. Very tasty, flavourful and moist. 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I didn't have any whole cloves so I mixed ground cloves in with the glaze mixture and it worked fine.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-06-13","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"SueBecker"},"reviewBody":"It has became a FAVORITE  and we are using this every Easter","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}}]},"video":{"data":{"status":204},"message":"No shortcode found in recipe"},"rms_legacy_id":"17513","romance_copy_dek":"We won\u2019t blame you if you want to make this Easter ham recipe all year long. 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