1. Prepare the Ham:

• Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
• Place the ham on a rack in a large roasting pan. If your ham has a thick layer of fat, score it in a diamond pattern to allow the glaze to penetrate.
• (Optional) For added flavor, you can stud the ham with whole cloves in the center of each diamond.

2. Make the Honey-Chipotle Glaze:

• In a small saucepan, combine the honey, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, orange juice, chopped chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, cinnamon, smoked paprika, and ground cloves.
• Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Let it cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until it thickens slightly and becomes syrupy. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. If you want more heat, add an extra chipotle pepper or a bit more adobo sauce.
• Remove from heat and set aside.

3. Bake the Ham:

• Brush about 1/3 of the honey-chipotle glaze over the ham, ensuring the surface is well-coated.
• Tent the ham loosely with foil and bake for about 1.5-2 hours (depending on the size of your ham), basting every 30 minutes with the glaze. Keep the ham covered with foil to help retain moisture.
• During the last 30 minutes of baking, remove the foil to allow the glaze to caramelize and the ham to get a nice, crispy finish.

4. Serve:

• Once the ham reaches an internal temperature of 140°F (60°C), remove it from the oven.
• Let it rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing. This allows the juices to redistribute and ensures a moist, flavorful ham.
• Serve the ham with extra glaze on the side for drizzling.