Description
Maple Glazed Ham with Cherry Mustard Sauce is a show-stopping dish that transforms a simple bone-in ham into an irresistible centerpiece. The sweet maple glaze combined with the tangy cherry mustard sauce creates a perfect balance of flavors, making it ideal for any occasion—from festive gatherings to casual weeknight dinners. This recipe guarantees juicy, flavorful slices that are sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bone-in ham (8–10 pounds)
- 1 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup cherry preserves
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 5 whole cloves
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary (for garnish)
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Score the surface of the ham in a crisscross pattern and place it in a roasting pan.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine maple syrup, Dijon mustard, cherry preserves, cinnamon, and cloves. Cook until slightly thickened (about 5 minutes), reserving some glaze for later.
- Brush half of the glaze over the ham and bake for approximately 15 minutes per pound, basting every 30 minutes.
- Once the internal temperature reaches 140°F (60°C), remove from the oven and let rest for 20 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 oz (85g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 60mg