Maple-Glazed Ham with Dijon Mustard and Brown Sugar

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-07 · Updated 2026-05-07

A tender ham baked with a sticky maple glaze infused with Dijon mustard and brown sugar, perfect for celebratory dinners. This American-inspired holiday recipe, ready in about 105 minutes, pairs fully cooked bone-in 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 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.

Ingredients

• 6 pounds fully cooked bone-in ham
• 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
• 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 tsp ground cloves
• 1/2 cup water

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 325°F. Score the surface of the 6-pound fully cooked bone-in ham in a diamond pattern about 1/4 inch deep.
2. Step 2: In a bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup pure maple syrup, 1/4 cup Dijon mustard, 1/3 cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, and 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves until smooth.
3. Step 3: Place the ham in a roasting pan and pour 1/2 cup water into the bottom to keep it moist. Brush the ham generously with half of the maple glaze.
4. Step 4: Bake uncovered for 1 hour 30 minutes, basting every 20 minutes with remaining glaze, until the ham is heated through and the glaze is caramelized and sticky.
5. Step 5: Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.