Maple Glazed Ham Recipe (2024)

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Easy ham recipes! Maple glazed ham is a 5-ingredient glazed ham recipe that makes delicious baked ham for Christmas or Easter dinner! So easy and so tasty!

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Ham is probably my favorite of all of the holiday meats. We have turkey for a traditional Thanksgiving dinner, and we have ham for Christmas and Easter.

We have pretty much the same meal every time – ham, scalloped potatoes or funeral potatoes, vegetables like green beans or asparagus, andHawaiian sweet rolls or dinner rolls.

I make this maple glazed ham recipe the way my mom taught me to make it. Over the years, I tweaked it a little by adding maple syrup to the simple glaze for a little extra sweetness.

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Ingredients

For this ham, you’ll need the ham plus 4 simple ingredients to make the maple glaze.

  • Ham – I like to use a butt or shank portion.
  • Real maple syrup
  • Brown sugar – Light or dark brown sugar will work.
  • Dijon mustard – Stoneground mustard would also work.
  • Cider vinegar

How to make glazed ham

Rinse ham in cold water, and pat dry. Place fat side up in a shallow baking dish or roasting pan.

Bake ham for half the baking time (75 minutes).

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Whisk maple syrup, brown sugar, mustard, and vinegar together.

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Brush ham with maple syrup mixture. Baste ham with juices regularly throughout remaining baking time.

>>TOP TIP: If ham begins to caramelize too much, tent loosely with aluminum foil.

Let ham continue to bake until it reaches an internal temperature of 140 F. Let ham rest for 10 minutes. Then slice and serve.

Tips

  • If you taste the glaze before you add it to the ham, you’ll notice that it’s a mix of sweet with just a little tang to it.
  • I baste the ham every 15 minutes or so during the last half of the baking time.
  • Resist the urge to add more salt! The juices from the ham add some needed salt to the mix, and the resulting ham is incredibly tasty.

Leftovers and storage

The cooked ham will keep for about 4 days when stored in an airtight container in the fridge. Leftover ham also freezes well, and you can store leftover ham in freezer-safe containers for about3-4 months.

If you find that you want to use the leftover ham in a new way, there are a number of recipes, like baked ham and cheese sliders,slow cookerscalloped potatoes with ham, andcrock pot red beans and rice,that use ham.

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Recipes that go well with ham

  • Funeral Potatoes
  • Cream Cheese Scalloped Potatoes
  • Hawaiian Rolls

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5 from 3 votes

Maple Glazed Ham Recipe


Author Kate @ I Heart Eating

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 2 hours hours 30 minutes minutes

Total Time 2 hours hours 35 minutes minutes

Maple glazed ham is an easy 5-ingredient glazed ham recipe that’s perfect for holiday dinners!

Ingredients

  • 10 pound bone-in butt or shank portion ham
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325 F. Place baking rack in the lower third of oven.

  • Rinse ham in cold water, and pat dry.

  • Place fat side up in a shallow baking dish.

  • Bake ham for half the baking time (75 minutes).

  • Stir maple syrup, brown sugar, mustard, and vinegar together.

  • Brush ham with maple syrup mixture.

  • Baste ham with juices regularly throughout remaining baking time. If ham begins to caramelize too much, tent loosely with foil.

  • Let ham continue to bake until it reaches a temperature of 140 F.

  • Let ham rest for 10 minutes before carving and serving.

Notes

*Nutrition facts are estimates.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 573kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 140mg | Sodium: 2710mg | Potassium: 663mg | Sugar: 5g | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 2mg

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Originally published 12/4/17. Updated 4/8/19 with tips. Updated again on 12/17/21 with additional photos and information.

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    Comments & Reviews

  1. Sandra S says

    Can I use the glaze recipe on a pre cooked ham 2.5kg and how long would I need to cook for and at what temperature. Much appreciate your response
    Thank you

    Reply

    • Kate says

      Hi! What type of ham is it?

      Reply

  2. Elena says

    Maple Glazed Ham Recipe (8)
    Can be used for all kinds of meat (poultry included)
    Hony is good too, when you do not have maple syrup. But only at the end of cooking.

    Reply

    • Kate says

      Thank you! And thank you for the tip! =)

      Reply

  3. Kaylene says

    Do you use a cooked ham or raw? I’m cooking this tomarrow

    Reply

    • Kate says

      I use an uncooked (raw) ham in this recipe. Happy Thanksgiving! =)

      Reply

  4. Cathy says

    Cannot wait to try this for Easter

    Reply

    • Kate says

      Yay!! This is my go-to ham recipe. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do! =)

      Reply

  5. Rob says

    Maple Glazed Ham Recipe (9)
    Great for any family gathering. Simply delicious and tasty

    Reply

    • Kate says

      Thank you! And thank you for taking the time to come back and leave a comment!

      Reply

Maple Glazed Ham Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Do you glaze a ham before or after baking? ›

The glaze should not be applied until the final hour to 30 minutes, in order to avoid burning the sugars. What you're going to do with the glaze ingredients is just combine most of them into a paste, and then apply it to the ham. After that, the heat in your oven will take care of everything.

What cut of meat is used for glazed ham? ›

A honey-glazed ham is usually made with a spiral cut ham. This is achieved by cutting the meat from an in-bone city ham in a spiral fashion, leaving the meat on the bone in its usual shape. It means the meat can be evenly sliced once it's cooked rather than carved from the bone.

What is the honey glaze made of on ham? ›

The glaze is the most delicious combination of brown sugar, honey, Dijon mustard, and just a splash of fruity apple cider vinegar. While hams often comes packaged with a granulated glaze, you can — and should — make your own. It will transform a city ham to the most-talked-about dish at the table.

How do you get glaze to stick to ham? ›

After the ham has cooked for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, brush the surface with some of the glaze. Then pop it back into the oven, uncovered, for another 20 minutes or so. Pull it out and brush on more glaze, then pop it back in the oven. Then pull it out and brush on more glaze!

Do you glaze a ham covered or uncovered? ›

If you don't cover your ham while cooking it will quickly dry out. Instead: Put some aluminum foil over your ham while it's cooking. It is recommended that the ham is covered for at least half of the cooking process and only removed during the last half when you glaze it.

Why put cloves in ham? ›

Aromatics: Cloves have a strong and distinctive aroma. By studding the ham with cloves, the aroma permeates the meat, creating a wonderful Christmasy scent that adds to the overall sensory experience of enjoying the ham [3]. Visual Appeal: The cloves also serve as a decorative element.

Can I glaze a precooked ham? ›

Because most hams sold at grocery stores are smoked and fully cooked, they only require heating before eating. However, glazing a ham adds that special final touch if you want to wow your crowd with extra flavor and texture.

What is the most flavorful cut of ham? ›

Shank: This portion comes from the lower half of the leg and is the most common cut used for baked ham. Butt: Also known as ham sirloin, this section comes from the upper region of the leg and is the most tender and flavorful cut of ham.

Do you cook a ham at 325 or 350? ›

Heat oven to 325°F. Remove all packaging materials. Place ham, cut/flat side down, on rack in shallow roasting pan; cover tightly with aluminum foil. Heat approximately 18 to 23 minutes per pound until heated through.

How do you jazz up a precooked ham? ›

Add 1/2-3/4 of a cup of wine or stock to the pan (you don't want the ham swimming in liquid) and throw some aromatics in there—a few whole cloves, some star anise, and cinnamon sticks are all good options. Cover the ham with foil and place in a 250-degree oven until it reaches an internal temperature of 100℉.

Do you rinse a precooked ham before cooking? ›

Whether you are cooking a bone in or boneless ham, pre-heat your oven to 325 degrees. Start by removing the packaging from the ham (and bone guard if you're cooking a bone in ham), and you can rinse the ham before cooking if desired.

What is honey maple ham? ›

Maple & Honey Unite

COLUMBUS® Maple Syrup & Honey Ham is made from cuts of pork and are marinated in a rich maple syrup and honey glaze, then slow-roasted to create our signature maple syrup & honey ham.

Why does honey baked ham taste so good? ›

First, our Honey Baked Ham products start with a rigorous selection process, then the meat is smoked for up to 24 hours with our special blend of hardwood chips. The result is that every rich and flavorful bite, and every slice, is fall-apart-in-your-mouth perfect. There's something about that sweet, crunchy glaze.

What is a substitute for orange juice in ham glaze? ›

If you don't have any OJ on hand or simply don't want to use it, you can replace it with orange concentrate or orange extract combined with water. If you have an allergy and don't want to use orange at all, you can always try replacing it with apple cider, pineapple juice, or even apple cider vinegar.

How do you heat and glaze a fully cooked ham? ›

Add water to the bottom of the pan and cover the whole thing tightly with foil. Bake at 325F for 16-20 minutes per pound, until a meat thermometer registers 135F. Unwrap the ham and apply the glaze; increase the heat to 400F and bake for 15-20 minutes longer until the glaze is burnished.

How long to cook ham before glazing? ›

About 20 minutes prior to the end of cooking time, begin glazing the ham but applying it with a silicon brush. Continue to glaze every 5 minutes until the ham is done. The ham is ready when a thermometer reads an internal temperature of 135-140f.

Do you put water in bottom of roasting pan for ham? ›

Place ham in a large roasting pan; press cloves into the top at 1- to 2-inch intervals. Pack the top with a layer of brown sugar. Pour enough water into the bottom of the roasting pan to come to a 1-inch depth; cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil.

Do you put a ham face down when baking? ›

Place your ham in a roasting pan, flat cut side down. Bake in the oven 12-15 minutes per pound (or cook according to specific package directions). Baste 1-2 times during the cooking time with ham juices that have accumulated in the bottom of the pan. Be sure to separate the slices as you baste.

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