Classic Baked Ham with Maple-Mustard Glaze

Ham is the centerpiece of any Easter meal; it's quick to prepare and easily serves a crowd. A simple maple-mustard glaze delivers the sweetness of traditional pineapple rings and maraschino cherries, but adds a layer of spice. Prep and Cook Time: 2 1/2 hours. Notes: You can heat the ham ahead, then keep it warm in a low oven. Save the bone for split-pea soup.

Total Time: 2 hour(s) 30 minutes
Yield: Makes 8 to 10 servings

Ingredients

• 1  cooked, bone-in half ham (about 7 to 8 lbs.)
• 15  whole cloves
• 1/4  cup  dark brown sugar
• 1/4  cup  maple syrup
• 2  tablespoons  Dijon mustard

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 325°. Cut off the tough, leatherlike skin from ham (if it has it; some hams will not), and score the fat in a crosshatch pattern. Stud ham all over with cloves, put in a large roasting pan, and loosely tent with foil. Bake until a thermometer inserted in center of thickest part (not touching the bone) registers 135°, about 20 minutes per lb. or 2 to 2 1/2 hours total, basting occasionally with any accumulated juices.

2. While ham is baking, make the glaze: In a medium bowl, combine brown sugar, maple syrup, and mustard. Whisk until smooth. When ham has about 40 minutes left to bake (internal temperature will be 120° to 125°), brush generously on all sides with glaze. Continue baking until ham reaches 135° and glaze is well browned.

Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

Nutritional Information

Calories:

228 (39% from fat)

Protein:

26g

Fat:

10g (sat 3.5)

Carbohydrate:

6.2g

Fiber:

0.0g

Sodium:

1743mg

Cholesterol:

67mg