Baked Ham with Maple Dijon Glaze (Printable)
Succulent ham with sweet maple Dijon glaze, perfect for holidays and special occasions.
# What You'll Need:
→ Ham
01 - 1 fully cooked bone-in ham (8–10 lb)
→ Maple Dijon Glaze
02 - 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
03 - 1/3 cup Dijon mustard
04 - 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
05 - 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
06 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
# Step-by-step:
01 - Preheat oven to 325°F. Position rack in lower third.
02 - Remove packaging and netting. Place ham flat side down in roasting pan.
03 - Score ham in crosshatch pattern, cutting about 1/4 inch deep.
04 - Cover loosely with foil. Bake for 1 1/2 hours.
05 - Whisk maple syrup, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, vinegar, butter, pepper, and cloves in small saucepan. Simmer over medium heat until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
06 - Remove foil. Brush ham generously with glaze.
07 - Return ham to oven uncovered. Bake 30–40 minutes, basting every 10–15 minutes until glossy and caramelized.
08 - Let rest 15 minutes before slicing.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The glaze becomes this gorgeous sticky caramelization that people will hover around the oven waiting to develop
- It feeds a crowd generously while giving you a built-in excuse for leftover ham sandwiches for days
02 -
- The ham is already fully cooked, so you're really just heating it through and creating that beautiful glazed exterior
- That crosshatch scoring isn't just decorative, it's the only way the glaze penetrates beyond the surface layer
03 -
- For the most stunning presentation, arrange fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme around the ham on the serving platter
- If you want extra clove flavor, insert whole cloves into the intersections of your scored crosshatch before glazing