Maple-Glazed Ham with Brown Sugar and Dijon Mustard

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-28 · Updated 2026-04-28

A succulent baked ham glazed with a sticky blend of maple syrup, brown sugar, and Dijon mustard, ideal for celebratory holiday dinners. This American-inspired holiday recipe, ready in about 100 minutes, pairs fully cooked 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.

Ingredients

• 5 lbs fully cooked bone-in ham
• 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 tsp ground cloves
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 325°F. Score the surface of the 5 lbs fully cooked bone-in ham in a diamond pattern about 1/4 inch deep.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup pure maple syrup, 1/3 cup brown sugar, 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1/2 tsp ground cloves, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until smooth.
3. Step 3: Place ham in a roasting pan and brush the glaze evenly over the entire surface.
4. Step 4: Bake ham uncovered for 1 hour 30 minutes, basting with additional glaze every 20 minutes, until the glaze is caramelized and the ham is heated through.
5. Step 5: Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving with remaining glaze.