Maple-Glazed Ham with Mustard and Brown Sugar Crust

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A holiday ham roasted to perfection with a sticky, sweet, and tangy maple, mustard, and brown sugar crust that caramelizes beautifully. This American-inspired holiday recipe, ready in about 125 minutes, pairs bone-in smoked ham, maple syrup, Dijon mustard for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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: 110 min Serves 10 American cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 325°F. Place the 5 lbs bone-in smoked ham in a roasting pan cut side down. Score the surface of the ham in a diamond pattern about 1/4-inch deep.
  2. Step 2: In a mixing bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup maple syrup, 1/4 cup Dijon mustard, 1/3 cup brown sugar, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, and 1/2 tsp ground cloves until smooth.
  3. Step 3: Brush half of the glaze evenly over the ham. Cover loosely with foil and bake for 1 hour.
  4. Step 4: Remove foil and brush the remaining glaze over the ham. Increase oven temperature to 400°F and roast uncovered for an additional 20-30 minutes until the glaze is caramelized and bubbly, basting once more halfway through.
  5. Step 5: Let the ham rest for 15 minutes before slicing to serve.

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