The rich flavor and the warmth of a home-cooked meal makes Easter special, and this Easter ham brings everyone together, from the first bite to the last. As the sweet, caramelized glaze coats the tender, juicy meat, you’ll have everyone gathering to share not just a meal, but precious time together. Whether you’re celebrating with a big crowd or an intimate family dinner, this recipe will fill your home with the smell of comfort and love.
How To Cook An Easter Ham
- Preheat oven to 325. Place a 7-10 lb boneless fully cooked ham in a large casserole dish.
2. Bake the ham for about 2 – 2 1/2 hours, or until a meat thermometer in the center of the ham reaches 130 – 140 degrees F. While the ham cooks, make the brown sugar glaze.
3. In a medium sized bowl combine 1 cup dark brown sugar, 2 tablespoons of flour, 1/2 teaspoon dried mustard, 1 teaspoon of cloves, and 1/4 cup white vinegar.
4. About 30 minutes before the ham is finished cooking, brush the glaze over the ham.
What To Serve With Your Easter Ham
For an entire Easter dinner menu, serve your brown sugar glazed ham with:
Herbed Potatoes or Potato Salad
Spiced Carrots
Instant Pot Deviled Eggs
Tropical Ambrosia Salad
Birds Nest Easter Haystacks
Carrot Cake Cupcakes
Little Cooks Corner
Little sous chefs can practice their fine motor skills with this recipe by measuring and stirring ingredients for the brown sugar glaze. Learn more about cooking with toddlers here.
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Brown Sugar Glazed Easter Ham
The rich flavor and the warmth of a home-cooked meal makes Easter special, and this Easter ham is sure to bring everyone together.
Ingredients
- 7-10 lb boneless fully cooked ham
- 1 c dark brown sugar
- 2 Tbsp flour
- 1/2 tsp dried mustard
- 1 tsp cloves
- 1/4 c white vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325. Place a 7-10 lb boneless fully cooked ham in a large casserole dish.
- Bake the ham for about 2 – 2 1/2 hours, or until a meat thermometer in the center of the ham reaches 130 – 140 degrees F. While the ham cooks, make the brown sugar glaze.
- In a medium sized bowl combine 1 cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons of flour, 1/2 teaspoon dried mustard, 1 teaspoon of cloves, and 1/4 cup white vinegar.
- About 30 minutes before the ham is finished cooking, brush the glaze over the ham.
Notes
Do not add water to or cover your ham with a lid while cooking.
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