This Spiral Ham with Honey Orange Glaze is tender, juicy, and coated in a sweet citrus glaze that caramelizes beautifully in the oven! Using a fully cooked spiral ham keeps prep simple while delivering impressive, crowd-pleasing flavor. Whether you’re serving this for Easter, Christmas dinner, Thanksgiving, or Sunday family dinner, this recipe is reliable, flavorful, and incredibly easy.
Why You’ll Love This Honey Orange Spiral Ham
This Spiral Ham with Honey Orange Glaze is one of those recipes that proves holiday meals don’t have to be complicated to be memorable. Starting with a fully cooked spiral ham keeps prep simple, while the homemade honey orange glaze adds a fresh, vibrant flavor that feels special and homemade.
The balance of sweet honey, bright citrus, warm spices, and savory ham creates a dish that wins over the whole gang! It’s elegant enough for Easter or Christmas dinner, yet easy enough for a Sunday family gathering. And the leftovers? Just as delicious — perfect for sandwiches, soups, breakfast scrambles, or grain bowls later in the week.
If you’re looking for a dependable, crowd-pleasing centerpiece that feels festive but stress-free, this honey orange spiral ham delivers every time.
- Uses a pre-cooked spiral ham (minimal prep)
- Naturally sweetened with honey and fresh orange juice
- Beautiful caramelized finish
- Feeds a crowd
- Great for leftovers and meal prep
Pro Tips for the Best Spiral Ham:
- Do not overcook — it can dry out quickly.
- Add extra orange zest for stronger citrus flavor.
- Spoon glaze deep between slices.
- Save the ham bone for soups, beans, or broth.
- Line your roasting pan with foil for easy cleanup.
Swaps & Variations:
- Substitute maple syrup for honey.
- Use coconut sugar instead of brown sugar.
- Add fresh rosemary or thyme.
- Add 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar for balance.
- Make it spicy with ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes.
How Much Ham Do I Need?
Plan for:
- ½ pound per person (bone-in)
- ⅓ pound per person (boneless)
An 8–10 lb ham should serve about 12–15 people.
Storage & Leftovers
Refrigerator: Store up to 4 days in an airtight container.
Freezer: Freeze sliced ham up to 2 months.
Leftover ideas:
- Ham and veggie omelets
- Ham fried rice
- Ham and cheese sliders
- Ham and bean soup
What to Serve with your Holiday Spiral Ham:
Spiral Ham with Honey Orange Glaze
This Spiral Ham with Honey Orange Glaze is tender, juicy, and caramelized to perfection– made with fresh oranges, honey, and warm spices, it’s perfect for holiday meals!
Servings: 10
For the Ham:
- 8-10 lb fully cooked spiral-cut ham
- 1 large orange thinly sliced into rounds
- 1/2 cup water for roasting pan
For the Honey Orange Glaze:
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Preheat oven to 325°F. Place ham cut-side down in a roasting pan.Gently separate the spiral slices and tuck thin orange slices between the layers throughout the ham. You don’t need to place them in every slice — spacing them every 1–2 inches works beautifully. Add ½ cup water to the bottom of the pan and cover tightly with foil.
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Bake for 10–12 minutes per pound, until internal temperature reaches 140°F (Because spiral ham is fully cooked, you are simply reheating it).
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While the ham bakes, combine honey, orange juice, zest, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, butter, cinnamon, cloves, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until slightly thickened.
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During the last 30 minutes of baking:Remove foil. Carefully brush glaze all over the ham, allowing it to seep between slices and over the orange slices. Return to oven uncovered.Baste every 10 minutes until glossy and caramelized.
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Let rest 10–15 minutes before serving. You can leave some of the baked orange slices tucked in for presentation or remove them before serving — both options are beautiful.
- Slice the orange very thin so it softens fully while baking.
- Remove seeds to avoid bitterness.
- For deeper citrus flavor, add a second orange.
- If the top browns too quickly, tent loosely with foil.
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