How to Cook A Ham - The Best Baked Ham

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a baking pan with cooking spray.

Step 2

Add the butter, brown sugar, apple cider, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves to a pot. Place the pot over medium heat.

Step 3

Bring the pot to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes or until glaze is syrupy.

Step 4

Place the ham in the pan and pour half of the glaze over it. Cover the ham with foil. Reserve the remaining glaze for later user.

Step 5

Bake the ham for 2 hours. Uncover the ham.

Step 6

Pour the remaining glaze over the ham. If the glaze has started to harden, you can microwave it for a few seconds to loosen it back up.

Step 7

Increase the oven temperature to 400 degrees F.

Step 8

Place the ham, uncovered, in the oven. Bake for another 15-20 minutes or until glaze is caramelized and browned.

Step 9

Transfer the ham to a serving platter and garnish with fresh herbs and cranberries. Spoon pan drippings over the ham. Slice the ham, then serve.