Christmas Maple Glazed Ham
A classic, show-stopping bone-in ham with a rich, sticky maple glaze and hints of cinnamon and spice. Perfect for your holiday feast!
Equipment
- Baking Dish
- Small whisking bowl
- Kitchen foil
- Pastry Brush
Ingredients
Ham
- 10 lb bone-in, skin-on leg ham cooked
- 30 whole cloves optional, for decoration
- 2 oranges quartered
- 1 cup water
Glaze
- 3/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 3/4 cup brown sugar packed
- 3 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp allspice or nutmeg
Instructions
- Take ham out of fridge 1 hour before starting. Preheat oven to 320°F (160°C). Place oven rack in lower third.
- In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, cinnamon, and allspice until smooth.
- Remove the rind: run a knife around the bone and under the rind. Peel back and trim excess fat.
- Score the fat in a diamond pattern. Press a clove into each intersection if using.
- Place ham in a baking dish. Squeeze orange juice over the ham and scatter pieces in the dish. Add water to the dish base.
- Brush half the glaze over the ham. Bake for 1.5 to 2 hours, basting every 30 minutes with remaining glaze and pan juices.
- Rest for at least 20 minutes before serving. Drizzle with warmed pan juices.
Notes
Nutrition per serving: Calories: 368, Total Carbs: 11g, Net Carbs: 10g, Fats: 22g, Protein: 29g.
Healthy Tip: This ham is naturally lower in carbs than many holiday mains. For a lighter version, reduce the brown sugar by half or use a monk fruit sweetener.
