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Maple Glazed Ham with Fall Spices

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This maple glazed ham with fall spices is a showstopping holiday centerpiece, featuring a sticky-sweet glaze infused with cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, and ginger. It’s easy to prepare, deeply flavorful, and perfect for feeding a crowd at Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any cozy fall gathering.

Ingredients

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  • 1 fully cooked bone-in ham (8–10 lbs), spiral-sliced if possible
  • 1 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 cup water (for roasting pan)
  • Optional: Orange slices (for garnish)
  • Optional: Fresh rosemary or thyme sprigs (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Remove the ham from packaging and discard any plastic or netting. Pat dry with paper towels. If unsliced, score the surface in a diamond pattern about 1/4 inch deep, spacing cuts 1 inch apart.
  2. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine maple syrup, brown sugar, melted butter, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, salt, and black pepper. Stir until melted and smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Place ham, cut side down, on a rack in a large roasting pan. Pour 1/2 cup water into the bottom of the pan.
  4. Brush about 1/3 of the glaze over the ham, making sure to coat all surfaces. Cover loosely with foil.
  5. Roast ham for 1 hour, basting with more glaze every 20 minutes. Remove foil for the last 30 minutes to allow the glaze to caramelize.
  6. Check internal temperature with a meat thermometer; ham should reach 140°F (60°C). If not, continue roasting and check every 10 minutes.
  7. Brush on the last of the glaze. Let ham rest out of the oven, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes before carving.
  8. Slice ham along the spiral or scored pattern. Arrange on a platter with orange slices and rosemary or thyme sprigs for garnish.

Notes

Baste the ham every 20 minutes for a sticky, caramelized glaze. Tent with foil if the glaze browns too quickly. Let the ham rest before carving for juicier slices. For a dairy-free version, use vegan margarine instead of butter. The recipe is naturally gluten-free—just check your condiments. Leftovers keep well and are great for sandwiches. Save the ham bone for soup.

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