Maple and Dijon Mustard Glazed Spiral Ham with Clove Accents

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

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A spiral-cut ham glazed with a rich blend of maple syrup and Dijon mustard, studded with whole cloves for a fragrant, subtly spiced Easter entrée. This American-inspired Easter recipe, ready in about 125 minutes, pairs spiral-cut ham, pure maple syrup, Dijon mustard for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 390 calories and feeds 14, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 105 min Serves 14 American cuisine 390 cal/serving

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Ingredients

9 pounds spiral-cut ham
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
1/3 cup Dijon mustard
1/2 cup brown sugar
36 whole cloves
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 325°F. Place the 9-pound spiral-cut ham in a roasting pan with the flat side down.
Step 2: Score the ham’s surface between slices and carefully insert 36 whole cloves evenly spaced for aroma and flavor.
Step 3: In a medium bowl, combine 1/2 cup pure maple syrup, 1/3 cup Dijon mustard, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper. Whisk until smooth.
Step 4: Brush half of the glaze evenly over the entire ham, making sure to get into the spiral cuts.
Step 5: Cover loosely with foil and bake for 1 hour 45 minutes, basting every 20 minutes with remaining glaze and pan juices.
Step 6: Remove the foil for the last 20 minutes to allow the glaze to caramelize and develop a glossy finish.
Step 7: Rest the ham for 15 minutes before slicing and serving to ensure maximum juiciness.