Description
This Honey Mustard Maple Glazed Ham recipe delivers a tender, flavorful spiral-cut ham coated in a luscious glaze made from honey, pure maple syrup, Dijon mustard, and brown sugar. Perfectly baked and then broiled to caramelized perfection, this ham is an exquisite centerpiece for holiday celebrations or special gatherings.
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 baking the ham gently and evenly.
- Prepare Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, maple syrup, and Dijon mustard until thoroughly combined. Cover and refrigerate to keep the glaze fresh until use.
- Prepare Baking Pan: Line a deep baking pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Place Ham: Unwrap the ham from all packaging and position it in the pan with the flat side down for stability.
- Apply Brown Sugar: Rub the brown sugar evenly over the top and sides of the ham to add sweetness and aid caramelization during cooking.
- Bake Ham: Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil to keep moisture in and bake the ham for approximately 15 minutes per pound — about 2 hours for an 8-pound ham.
- Broil Preparation: Remove the ham from the oven, uncover the foil, and set your oven to broil to prepare for caramelizing the glaze.
- Glaze and Broil: Pour the prepared honey mustard maple glaze evenly over the ham. Return it to the oven under the broiler for 5 to 8 minutes, carefully monitoring to prevent burning. This process will warm the glaze thoroughly and create a delicious caramelized finish.
- Serve: Once the glaze is nicely browned and the ham is heated all the way through, remove from the oven, slice, and serve immediately for the best flavor and presentation.
Notes
- Ensure to watch the ham closely during the broil step to avoid burning the glaze.
- Use a deep pan to catch any drippings from the ham while baking.
- Leftover ham can be stored refrigerated for up to 4 days and is great in sandwiches or salads.
- For a more intense flavor, allow the ham to marinate with the glaze for an hour before baking.