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a glossy maple-glazed spiral ham on a white platter in a wide horizontal shot, caramelized edges, fresh rosemary and orange slices alongside, on a rustic holiday table, natural window light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Maple-Glazed Ham

An entire juicy spiral ham has been grilled and is being served with a maple-mustard glaze brushed on it. The glaze caramelizes into a shiny sweet and savory crust.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 lb bone-in spiral ham
  • 1 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp ground cloves

Method
 

  1. Heat oven to 325F and set the ham cut-side down in a roasting pan with 1 cup water.
  2. Cover loosely with foil and bake about 90 minutes, until warmed through.
  3. Whisk maple syrup, mustard, brown sugar, vinegar, and cloves into a glaze.
  4. Brush the ham generously, then bake uncovered another 25-30 minutes, glazing twice more.
  5. Rest 15 minutes, then slice along the spiral and serve with pan juices.

Notes

Save the bone for a pot of split pea soup the next day.