Description

This Honey Mustard Maple Glazed Ham is a perfect centerpiece for any holiday or family gathering. Featuring a smoky spiral-cut bone-in half ham glazed with a luscious blend of honey, pure maple syrup, Dijon mustard, and brown sugar, this recipe delivers a sweet and tangy caramelized crust with tender, juicy meat inside. The slow baking and finishing broil method ensures the glaze perfectly caramelizes without burning, making for an impressive and delicious dish.

Ingredients

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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

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 275°F to prepare for slow baking the ham evenly and thoroughly.
Prepare Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, pure maple syrup, and Dijon mustard until fully combined. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
Prepare Pan: Line a deep roasting pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
Place Ham: Unwrap the ham from its packaging and place it flat-side down in the prepared pan.
Apply Brown Sugar: Rub brown sugar evenly all over the top and sides of the ham to help create a caramelized crust.
Bake Ham: Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for approximately 15 minutes per pound, about 2 hours for an 8-pound ham.
Broil with Glaze: Remove the ham from the oven and carefully uncover. Set your oven to broil, then pour the prepared glaze over the ham.
Caramelize Glaze: Return the uncovered ham to the oven and broil for 5-8 minutes, watching carefully to avoid burning. This step heats the glaze thoroughly and caramelizes it to a golden brown finish.
Serve: Remove the ham from the oven, slice as desired, and serve immediately for a warm, flavorful dish.

Notes

Be sure to monitor the ham closely while broiling to prevent the glaze from burning.
Using a bone-in spiral-cut ham helps the glaze penetrate better and makes slicing easier.
If your ham is larger or smaller, adjust baking time by allowing 15 minutes per pound.
Leftover ham pairs well with mustard or fruit preserves and can be refrigerated for up to a week.