Maple and Brown Sugar Glazed Ham
A festive baked ham with a sweet and tangy maple glaze that caramelizes beautifully—easy, impressive, and perfect for holiday meals!
Ingredients
- 1 8-pound ham, fully cooked bone-in
- ¾ cup maple syrup
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 3 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground allspice
- 1 cup water, for the pan
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Line a baking or roasting pan with foil. Place a rack in the pan. Place the ham on the rack, fat side up, and score the fat lightly. Heat the oven to 325°F.1 8-pound ham
- Combine the maple syrup, brown sugar, mustard, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice in a saucepan. Whisk until smooth and bring to a simmer. Remove from the heat.3/4 cup maple syrup | 3/4 cup brown sugar | 3 tbsp Dijon mustard | 1 tsp ground cinnamon | 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg | 1/4 tsp ground allspice
- Brush half of the glaze over the ham and pour 1 cup of water into the pan.1 cup water
- Bake the ham for 20 minutes per pound or until it registers 140°F, basting occasionally with the pan juices and more glaze.
- Let the ham rest 15 minutes, then slice.
- Transfer the sliced ham to a serving platter and put the liquids in a fat separator. Serve the defatted glaze mixture in a separate bowl.
Nutrition
Calories: 82kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 0.2gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.02gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.03gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gTrans Fat: 0.001gCholesterol: 0.04mgSodium: 36mgPotassium: 53mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 3IUVitamin C: 0.03mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 0.1mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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