Spiced Maple Glazed Holiday Ham

Name: Spiced Maple Glazed Holiday Ham
Total time: 135 min
Ingredients: 4 kg (9 pound) spiral-cut ham, refrigerated; 60 ml apple cider; 60 ml orange juice; 15 ml cider vinegar; 120 ml maple syrup; 120 g dark brown sugar; 80 g white sugar; 30 ml whole-grain Dijon mustard; 5 ml soy sauce; 1.25 ml ground cinnamon; 1.25 ml ground ginger; 1.25 ml ground nutmeg; 1 pinch red pepper flakes; 1 pinch ground cloves

This holiday ham recipe infuses the meat with a delightful blend of orange juice, apple cider, and a spiced maple syrup glaze, resulting in a caramelized and flavorful centerpiece for any festive gathering.

135 min

easy

424kcal

calories

20g

carbohydrates

163mg

cholesterol

13g

fat

fiber

57g

protein

saturated fat

2565mg

sodium

19g

sugar

unsaturated fat

Dinner American

Ingredients

4 kg (9 pound) spiral-cut ham, refrigerated

60 ml apple cider

60 ml orange juice

15 ml cider vinegar

120 ml maple syrup

120 g dark brown sugar

80 g white sugar

30 ml whole-grain Dijon mustard

5 ml soy sauce

1.25 ml ground cinnamon

1.25 ml ground ginger

1.25 ml ground nutmeg

1 pinch red pepper flakes

1 pinch ground cloves

Directions

Step 1

Place the ham in a roasting pan and allow it to come to room temperature for 30 to 45 minutes.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 150°C (300°F).

Step 3

In a bowl, mix together the apple cider, orange juice, and cider vinegar.

Step 4

Carefully open the spiral slices of the ham to expose more of the meat's surface area. Pour the juice mixture over the ham and cover with aluminum foil.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until heated through, about 45 minutes.

Step 6

In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the maple syrup, dark brown sugar, white sugar, mustard, soy sauce, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, red pepper flakes, and cloves until smooth and shimmering. Simmer for 2 minutes, then remove from heat and let the glaze cool slightly.

Step 7

Increase the oven temperature to 200°C (400°F).

Step 8

Remove the aluminum foil from the heated ham. Brush 1/3 of the glaze over the ham to completely cover it.

Step 9

Return the ham to the hot oven and bake, uncovered, for about 8 minutes. Repeat the process of adding glaze and baking for 8 minutes more.

Step 10

Remove the ham and baste it a third time with the remaining 1/3 of the glaze. Continue baking until the glaze is caramelized and bubbly, for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing. Drizzle the pan juices on top.

Step 11

Serve and enjoy!