Description
This Honey Mustard Maple Glazed Ham is a deliciously sweet and tangy main course perfect for holiday dinners or special occasions. Featuring a bone-in spiral-cut ham glazed with a mixture of honey, pure maple syrup, Dijon mustard, and brown sugar, this recipe results in a beautifully caramelized, juicy ham that's easy to prepare and impress guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Ham
- 8 pound bone-in spiral-cut half ham smoked or uncured
Glaze
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 cup pure maple syrup
- ½ cup Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 275°F to prepare for baking the ham.
- Make the Glaze: In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons honey, 1 cup pure maple syrup, and ½ cup Dijon mustard. Whisk together thoroughly until well mixed, then cover and refrigerate the glaze until ready to use.
- Prepare the Pan and Ham: Line a deep roasting pan with parchment paper. Remove the ham from all packaging and place it flat-side down in the pan.
- Apply Brown Sugar: Rub 2 tablespoons brown sugar all over the top and sides of the ham evenly.
- Bake the Ham: Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil and bake the ham in the oven at 275°F for about 15 minutes per pound, which will take approximately 2 hours for an 8-pound ham.
- Glaze and Broil: Remove the ham from the oven and discard the foil. Set the oven to broil. Pour the prepared glaze evenly over the ham’s surface. Place the ham back in the oven uncovered on the broil setting for 5 to 8 minutes, keeping a close eye to prevent burning. This step caramelizes the glaze and heats it through.
- Serve: Remove the ham from the oven, slice it, and serve warm.
Notes
- Use a bone-in spiral-cut ham for even cooking and easy slicing.
- Watch the ham closely during the broil stage to avoid burning the glaze.
- Covering the pan tightly during baking keeps the ham moist.
- For extra flavor, let the ham rest with glaze for 10 minutes before slicing.
- If you want a stronger mustard flavor, increase Dijon mustard slightly in the glaze.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 6 ounces)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
