Description
This Honey Mustard Maple Glazed Ham recipe features a tender, bone-in spiral-cut ham brushed with a sweet and tangy glaze made from honey, pure maple syrup, Dijon mustard, and brown sugar. Slow-baked and finished under the broiler for a caramelized crust, this dish is perfect for holiday gatherings or special occasions, providing a flavorful and beautiful centerpiece.
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
- Prepare the oven and glaze: Preheat your oven to 275°F. In a small bowl, combine honey, maple syrup, and Dijon mustard. Whisk thoroughly until smooth and cover the bowl. Place it in the refrigerator to chill while you prepare the ham.
- Prepare the baking pan and ham: Line a deep baking pan with parchment paper. Remove the ham from any packaging and arrange it flat-side down in the pan. Rub brown sugar evenly all over the top and sides of the ham to add sweetness and help caramelization.
- Bake the ham: Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil and place it in the oven. Bake the ham for 15 minutes per pound; for an 8-pound ham, this will take approximately 2 hours. This slow baking will heat the ham thoroughly and allow flavors to meld.
- Glaze and broil: Once baking is complete, remove the ham from the oven and uncover it. Increase oven setting to broil. Pour the prepared honey mustard maple glaze evenly over the ham. Place the ham back in the oven, uncovered, under the broiler for 5 to 8 minutes. Watch carefully to prevent burning. This step heats the glaze and caramelizes its sugars, creating a shiny, flavorful crust.
- Serve: Remove the ham from the oven after broiling. Allow it to rest briefly, then slice and serve immediately for a delicious warm main course.
Notes
- Use a bone-in spiral-cut ham to ensure even cooking and easier slicing.
- If you prefer, use a smoked or uncured ham—both work well with this glaze.
- Keep a close eye during broiling to avoid burning the glaze; it should caramelize but not char.
- You can prepare the glaze a day ahead to save time on serving day.
- Rest the ham for 10 minutes after broiling to redistribute juices before slicing.
- Line the baking pan with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 6 oz)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
