Description
This Honey Mustard Maple Glazed Ham recipe delivers a tender, juicy spiral-cut ham coated with a sweet and tangy glaze made from honey, pure maple syrup, Dijon mustard, and brown sugar. Perfect for holiday dinners or special occasions, this recipe uses a slow baking and broiling method to caramelize the glaze and create a luscious finish.
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 slow baking the ham.
- Prepare Glaze: In a small bowl, combine the honey, maple syrup, and Dijon mustard. Whisk thoroughly until well mixed, then cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Prepare Baking Pan and Ham: Line a deep pan with parchment paper. Unwrap the ham from its packaging and place it flat-side down in the pan.
- Apply Brown Sugar: Rub brown sugar all over the top and sides of the ham to add sweetness and help caramelization.
- Bake Ham: Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil to lock in moisture. Bake the ham at 275°F for about 15 minutes per pound, approximately 2 hours for an 8-pound ham.
- Glaze and Broil: Remove the ham from the oven and carefully uncover it. Increase the oven setting to broil. Pour the prepared glaze evenly over the ham, then return the ham to the oven uncovered. Broil for 5 to 8 minutes while watching closely to avoid burning. This step carmelizes and heats the glaze fully.
- Serve: Remove the ham from the oven, slice it, and serve warm.
Notes
- Make sure to watch the ham carefully during broiling to prevent the glaze from burning.
- If you prefer a less sweet glaze, reduce the amount of brown sugar or honey slightly.
- Using a bone-in spiral-cut ham ensures even cooking and easier slicing.
- Letting the ham rest for a few minutes after broiling can help juices redistribute for better tenderness.
- If you don’t have parchment paper, you can use aluminum foil to line the pan, but parchment helps prevent sticking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
