Maple-Glazed Ham with Clove and Orange Zest

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A succulent baked ham finished with a sticky maple glaze accented by aromatic cloves and fresh orange zest, ideal for festive occasions. This American-inspired holiday recipe, ready in about 105 minutes, pairs bone-in ham (fully cooked), maple syrup, whole cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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 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 fully cooked ham in a diamond pattern about 1/4 inch deep and stud with 20 whole cloves, pressing them into the intersections.
  2. Step 2: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup maple syrup, 1 tbsp orange zest, 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1/4 cup brown sugar, and 1/2 cup water. Stir and cook for 5 minutes until the glaze thickens slightly and is fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Place the ham on a rack in a roasting pan and brush generously with half of the maple glaze. Cover loosely with foil and bake for 1 hour.
  4. Step 4: Remove foil, baste with remaining glaze, and bake uncovered for an additional 30 minutes until the glaze is caramelized and the ham is heated through.
  5. Step 5: Let the ham rest for 15 minutes before slicing to serve with the rich maple-clove aroma.

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