Spiced Maple-Glazed Ham with Clove and Orange

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A festive baked ham glazed with sweet maple syrup, aromatic cloves, and bright orange zest, perfect for holiday gatherings. This American-inspired holiday recipe, ready in about 135 minutes, pairs bone-in ham, maple syrup, whole cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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: 120 min Serves 10 American cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 325°F. Score the surface of the 5-pound bone-in ham in a diamond pattern about 1/8-inch deep, and stud it evenly with 20 whole cloves.
  2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup maple syrup, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 2 teaspoons orange zest, and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 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 maple glaze evenly over the ham.
  4. Step 4: Bake the ham uncovered for 1.5 to 2 hours, basting with the glaze every 20 minutes until the glaze is caramelized and the internal temperature reaches 140°F.
  5. Step 5: Let the ham rest for 15 minutes before slicing to allow juices to redistribute, then serve warm with remaining glaze.

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