Description
This Honey Mustard Maple Glazed Ham recipe features a tender, bone-in spiral-cut half ham coated with a sweet and tangy glaze made from honey, pure maple syrup, Dijon mustard, and brown sugar. Slow-baked to perfection and finished under the broiler to caramelize the glaze, this dish is perfect for holiday dinners or special occasions.
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 gently.
- Prepare glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, pure maple syrup, and Dijon mustard until thoroughly mixed. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Prepare ham: Line a deep baking pan with parchment paper. Remove the ham from its packaging, and place it flat-side down in the pan.
- Apply brown sugar: Rub the brown sugar evenly over the top and sides of the ham to add a subtle sweetness and help with caramelization.
- Bake the ham: Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil and bake the ham in the oven for about 15 minutes per pound. For an 8-pound ham, this will take approximately 2 hours.
- 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. Return the ham to the oven uncovered, broiling for 5 to 8 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning, until the glaze is caramelized and the ham is heated through.
- Serve: Remove the ham from the oven, slice it, and serve warm for a delicious centerpiece meal.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature of the ham reaches 140°F for optimal safety and juiciness.
- If you prefer a less sweet glaze, reduce the brown sugar to 1 tablespoon.
- Using smoked ham adds extra flavor, but uncured ham also works well with the glaze.
- Keep an eye on the ham during broiling to avoid burning the glaze, as sugars caramelize quickly.
- Leftover ham can be refrigerated for up to 4 days and makes great sandwiches or additions to salads.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 6 oz)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
