Maple-Glazed Ham with Clove and Mustard Crust

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-01 · Updated 2026-05-01

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A classic baked ham coated in a fragrant crust of ground cloves and mustard, finished with a sweet maple syrup glaze for a festive holiday centerpiece. This American-inspired holiday recipe, ready in about 105 minutes, pairs bone-in ham, whole cloves, Dijon mustard for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 460 calories and feeds 10, 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 10 American cuisine 460 cal/serving

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Ingredients

5 pounds, fully cooked bone-in ham
20 whole cloves
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1/3 cup, packed brown sugar
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 325°F. Score the surface of the 5-pound bone-in ham in a diamond pattern about 1/4 inch deep and stud each diamond intersection with a whole clove, using 20 cloves total.
Step 2: In a small bowl, mix 1/4 cup Dijon mustard, 1/3 cup packed brown sugar, 1/2 cup maple syrup, and 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper until smooth.
Step 3: Place ham on a rack in a roasting pan and brush the mustard glaze evenly over the ham surface.
Step 4: Roast the ham for 1 hour 30 minutes, basting with remaining glaze every 20 minutes, until heated through and caramelized on top.
Step 5: Remove from oven and let rest for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.