Preheat the Oven Begin by preheating your oven to 325°F (165°C). This temperature is ideal for heating the ham slowly and evenly, ensuring a juicy texture.

Prepare the Ham Place the spiral cut ham in a baking dish. If your ham is larger, a roasting pan will work better. Cover the ham with aluminum foil to keep it moist during the first part of the cooking process.

Initial Bake Bake the ham for 20 minutes while you prepare the glaze. This first baking step warms the ham and begins the cooking process without drying it out.

Make the Glaze In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the honey, corn syrup, brown sugar, and ground cloves. Stir the mixture until the sugar dissolves, bringing it to a gentle boil. Once it’s boiling, reduce the heat to low and allow it to simmer briefly to thicken slightly. This glaze will give your ham its deliciously sticky, caramelized coating.

Apply the Glaze After the ham has baked for 20 minutes, remove it from the oven. Uncover the ham and use a brush or spoon to generously baste the ham with the glaze. Be sure to cover all exposed parts of the ham to ensure even flavor and caramelization.

Return to the Oven Return the ham to the oven and continue baking for an additional hour, basting it with the glaze every 20 minutes. This step allows the flavors to infuse the ham and the glaze to develop a beautifully sticky, caramelized finish.

Final Resting Period After an hour of glazing and baking, remove the ham from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes before carving. This allows the juices to redistribute within the meat, ensuring moist and tender slices.