Maple-Glazed Ham with Brown Sugar and Clove Studs

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A classic holiday ham coated with a rich maple syrup glaze, studded with aromatic cloves, delivering a savory-sweet centerpiece for festive occasions. This American-inspired holiday recipe, ready in about 105 minutes, pairs bone-in ham, pure maple syrup, brown sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 8, 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: 15 min Cook: 90 min Serves 8 American cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 325°F. Score the surface of the 5 lbs bone-in ham in a diamond pattern about 1/4 inch deep. Insert 24 whole cloves into the intersections of the cuts.
  2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup pure maple syrup, 1/3 cup brown sugar, 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, and 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon until smooth.
  3. Step 3: Place the ham on a rack in a roasting pan and brush generously with half of the maple glaze.
  4. Step 4: Roast the ham uncovered for 1 hour 30 minutes, basting with the remaining glaze every 20 minutes until the glaze is caramelized and the internal temperature reads 140°F.
  5. Step 5: Remove the ham from the oven and let rest for 15 minutes before slicing and serving with pan juices.

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