Christmas Ham (Holiday Spiral Ham)

This is the kind of ham that made every Christmas table smell like pure magic… sweet, spiced, and caramelized until the edges get perfectly crisp.
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Ingredients

• 1 (9–10 lb) fully cooked spiral-sliced ham
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup apple cider
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ginger
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 3 teaspoons allspice

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Place the ham cut-side down in a roasting pan.
3. In a bowl, mix brown sugar, apple cider, cinnamon, ginger, cumin, and allspice.
4. Pour half of the mixture over the ham and rub it in between the slices.
5. Cover the pan tightly with foil and bake 45 minutes.
6. Remove foil, pour the remaining glaze over the ham, and brush it into every slice.
7. Return to the oven and bake another 45 minutes, or until hot, glossy, and caramelized.
8. Add extra time as needed to crisp the edges to a deep golden brown.

Why This Ham Is Special

It’s sweet, spiced, warm, tender, and smells like Christmas morning. The apple cider glaze soaks into every slice, making it juicy and unforgettable.