Description
A delicious Honey Mustard Maple Glazed Ham recipe featuring a sweet and tangy glaze made from honey, pure maple syrup, Dijon mustard, and brown sugar, baked to perfection for a tender, flavorful holiday 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
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 275°F to prepare for slow baking the ham.
- Make 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 Pan and Ham: Line a deep baking pan with parchment paper. Unwrap the ham from its packaging and place it flat-side down in the pan.
- Apply Brown Sugar: Rub the brown sugar evenly all over the top and sides of the ham to add sweetness and help caramelization.
- Bake Ham: Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil and bake the ham in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes per pound (approximately 2 hours for an 8-pound ham), until heated through.
- Glaze and Broil: Remove the foil and pour the prepared glaze evenly over the ham. Set the oven to broil and return the ham uncovered to the oven. Broil for 5 to 8 minutes, watching carefully to caramelize the glaze without burning.
- Serve: Remove the ham from the oven, slice, and serve warm for a flavorful and festive meal centerpiece.
Notes
- Make sure to watch the ham closely while broiling to avoid burning the glaze.
- You can use either smoked or uncured ham based on your preference.
- For a deeper flavor, let the ham rest with the glaze for 10 minutes before serving.
- Parchment paper helps with easy cleanup and prevents sticking.
- If you want a more pronounced mustard flavor, increase the Dijon mustard by a tablespoon.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 6 oz)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
