Maple Brown Sugar Glazed Ham (2024)

Why You'll Love Brown Sugar Maple Glazed Ham

Not only does this brown sugar glazed ham with maple syrup show off beautifully, it tastes incredible too! Ham is already a salty-sweet meat so when you add two different types of sugar on top, it enhances everything and makes it taste incredible!

This is a perfect recipe for beginning or distracted cooks. There are just a handful of ingredients, and a few simple steps and the ham is easily roasted to perfection.

Ingredients

Here's what you'll need to make maple brown sugar ham glaze:

• Light brown sugar
• Maple syrup
• Orange
• Ground cinnamon
• Ground nutmeg
• Ground ginger
• Ground cloves

For the ham:

• Spiral sliced ham, either bone-in or boneless

Note: Be sure to get a plain ham, one that isn't already glazed or coated.

How much ham per person?

You'll need about ¾ pound of a bone-in spiral ham per person. A 10-pound ham would feed about 13 people.

For a boneless spiral ham, figure on ½ pound per person. A 10-pound ham would make 20 servings.

Equipment Needed

• Large Roasting Pan
• Medium Saucepan
• Large Whisk

How to Cook a Spiral Ham in the Oven

Set the ham out on the counter for 2 hours prior to cooking it to bring it to room temperature.

1. Line a roasting pan with foil (for easy cleanup).
2. Remove the packaging from the ham and wrap it tightly with aluminum foil. Place the ham cut side down in the pan. Place in the oven and bake the ham at 350°F for 12 to 15 minutes per pound or until done (internal temperature is145°F).

How to Make Maple Brown Sugar Ham Glaze

1. Place brown sugar and maple syrup in a medium saucepan. Add cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
2. Pour orange juice and add orange zest to saucepan and stir to combine.
3. Bring it to a boil over medium-high heat, whisking frequently.
4. Reduce the heat to low and simmer the glaze for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

How to Glaze Spiral Ham

3. Once the ham has finished baking in the oven, open up the foil but do not remove the ham from the foil. Pour the glaze over the ham then bake at 275°F for 20 to 30 more minutes.
4. Remove from oven and pull the foil back from the ham. Allow the ham to cool for 15 minutes then lift to a platter, carve and serve.

Alternate Cooking Method - Crock Pot Brown Sugar Glazed Ham

You can cook this brown sugar-glazed ham with maple syrup in a crock pot or slow cooker. Here's how:

1. Make the glaze.
2. Place the ham in the crock pot or slow cooker.
3. Cook on low for 4 to 5 hours, basting the ham with the glaze after each hour of cooking time.

Recipe Variations

It's easy to change up the glaze to make this glazed ham with different flavors. Here are some ideas:

• Maple Bourbon Glazed Ham - Add ¼ cup of bourbon to the glaze.
• Brown Sugar and Honey Glazed Ham - Substitute the maple syrup with honey.
• Maple Sugar Glaze for Ham - Use ⅓ cup of maple sugar instead of ½ cup of brown sugar.
• Brown Sugar Mustard Glazed Ham - Add 2 or 3 tablespoons of Dijon mustard.
• Pineapple Brown Sugar Glazed Ham - Use ¼ to ⅓ cups of pineapple juice instead of the juice from the orange.

What to Serve with Maple Glazed Ham

Make a complete meal:

• Buttermilk Biscuits - And they also make great ham breakfast sandwiches.
• Homemade French Bread and use the slices for sandwiches.
• Cheesy Orzo with Broccoli
• Four Cheese Mac and Cheese
• Hasselback Potatoes (air fryer)
• Sweet Potato Casserole
• Lime Jello Salad
• Red Skin Potato Salad

How to Use Leftover Ham

Here are a few great ideas for using ham leftovers for a tasty breakfast or lunch:

• Breakfast Casserole with Hash Browns and Ham
• Ham and 15 Bean Soup
• Ham and Cheese Pockets

Take a look at even more leftover Easter ham recipes.

How to Store, Freeze, and Reheat Leftover Spiral Ham

Note that leftover ham should not sit out at room temperature for more than 2 hours.

Storing leftover spiral ham:

1. Once your ham has been cooked, allow it to cool down to room temperature.
2. Slice the ham into small portions for easy storage.
3. Place the sliced ham into an airtight container or wrap it tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil.
4. Store the container or wrapped ham in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Freezing leftover spiral ham:

1. If you're not planning to consume the leftover spiral ham within a few days, you can freeze it for extended storage.
2. Slice the ham into small portions.
3. Wrap the ham portions tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil, making sure there are no air pockets.
4. Place the wrapped ham into a freezer-safe container or freezer bag, and label it with the date.
5. Store the container or bag in the freezer for up to 3 months.
6. Thaw it in the fridge overnight.

Reheating leftover spiral ham:

1. Preheat your oven to 325°F.
2. Place the sliced ham in an oven-safe dish and cover it with foil.
3. Bake the ham for approximately 10 to 15 minutes per pound or until it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
4. Alternatively, you can reheat the ham in a microwave by placing it in a microwave-safe dish, covering it with a damp paper towel, and heating it on medium power in 30-second intervals until it reaches the desired temperature.

More Recipes with Ham

• Air Fryer Monte Cristo
• Ham and Cheese Quiche
• Gnocchi Gratin with Ham
• Hawaiian Roll Breakfast Sliders
• Scalloped Potatoes with Ham

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