Name: Maple Mustard Glazed Ham
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 75 min
Total time: 85 min
Ingredients: 4-7 pound fully cooked boneless spiral ham; 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1/2 cup maple syrup

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This maple mustard glazed ham has a sweet and tangy three-ingredient glaze made with maple syrup, Dijon mustard and brown sugar. Starting with a fully cooked spiral ham makes it an easy main dish for Easter, Thanksgiving or Christmas, with just 10 minutes of prep.

I’ve always preferred maple to honey on ham, especially when it’s paired with Dijon mustard. The glaze adds plenty of flavor without requiring a long list of ingredients, and since the ham is already cooked, you’re mainly heating it through and adding the glaze before serving.

Overhead view of maple mustard glazed ham

Ingredients

You only need a fully cooked ham and three ingredients for the glaze. Here’s what to know before getting started.

Fully cooked, boneless spiral ham – the recipe is written for a 4-7-pound ham that’s already cooked. Look for a ham labeled fully cooked or ready to eat, rather than one that needs to be cooked before eating. Check the label for added ingredients if you need the recipe to be gluten-free or dairy-free.
Brown sugar – I haven’t tried coconut sugar, but I think it’d work, although it would give the glaze a much darker flavor. Maple sugar would probably be great, too, but I wouldn’t want to waste my precious maple sugar on something that’s just going to dissolve anyway. I wouldn’t use granulated sugar because it would change the flavor and make the glaze taste too sweet to me. If today’s recipe sounds too sweet for you, this Sheet Pan Easter Dinner with Ham uses peach preserves and a little brown sugar to sweeten the ham and sounds delicious.
Dijon mustard – adds a tangy contrast to the sweetness of the brown sugar and maple syrup. Check the label if you’re making the ham gluten-free or dairy-free, particularly if you need to avoid cross-contact.
Maple syrup – I prefer maple to honey in ham glazes, and it works especially well with Dijon mustard. This recipe uses maple syrup along with brown sugar, so there’s no need to substitute honey.

How to Make It

Preheat your oven to 350 °F (175 °C) and place the fully cooked ham in a baking dish or shallow roasting pan. Combine the brown sugar, Dijon mustard and maple syrup in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring frequently, and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes. Remove it from the heat and let it sit for another 2 minutes.

Pour half the glaze over the ham and bake uncovered for approximately 1 hour. Add the remaining glaze and bake for another 15 minutes, or until the ham is heated through. The actual reheating time will depend on the size of your ham and its package instructions, so check it with a food thermometer rather than relying on the time alone.

A slice of maple mustard glazed ham being lifted from the ham

Tips for Success

Using an uncooked ham – follow the package directions for cooking it rather than using the reheating time for a fully cooked ham. When the ham is about 1 hour and 15 minutes away from being done, add half the glaze. Bake for another hour, add the remaining glaze and bake for the final 15 minutes. Check that the ham has reached the appropriate internal temperature for the type you bought. If you happen to have ham steaks on hand, then these Air Fryer Ham Steaks are a great option to free up your oven.
Adjust the reheating time – the recipe card uses a 4-7-pound fully cooked ham, but a smaller ham may heat through sooner. Follow the package’s reheating directions and use a food thermometer to check the internal temperature. Don’t assume every ham will need the full 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Choose the right size – plan on approximately 1/2 pound of boneless ham per person. For 4-6 people, a 3-4 1/2-pound ham is a useful starting point. For 6-8 people, plan on 4 1/2-6 pounds, and for 10-12 people, plan on 5-6 pounds. If you’re buying a bone-in ham for 10-12 people, you’ll need approximately 7-9 pounds to account for the bone.
Plan for leftovers – consider buying a slightly larger ham if you’d like extra for sandwiches, lunch or another easy dinner later in the week. The serving recommendations above are estimates, so adjust them depending on the number of side dishes you’re preparing and how much ham you want left over.

Slices of maple mustard glazed ham served on a plate

Storage and Leftovers

Refrigerate leftover ham promptly in an airtight container, within 2 hours of serving. Keep it refrigerated for up to 5 days, and reheat leftovers to 165 °F (74 °C).

If you have plenty of ham left over, you can use it in my Instant Pot Bean Soup. The recipe calls for 2 cups of diced cooked ham, so it’s a useful way to turn your holiday leftovers into another meal.

Serving Suggestions

This maple mustard ham makes an easy main dish for Easter, Thanksgiving or Christmas. Here are a few side dishes and desserts to serve with it.

Orange Glazed Carrots – these sweet, citrusy carrots go especially well with the maple mustard glaze. You can use maple syrup instead of honey if you’d like to continue the maple theme.
Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes – creamy, buttery mashed potatoes are a classic side dish for ham. This recipe also has gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan options.
Air Fryer Red Potatoes – a good choice if you’d rather serve crispy potatoes and want to leave the oven free for the ham.
Whole Wheat Rolls – these soft and fluffy rolls are one of my favorite additions to a holiday meal. They’re also great for making sandwiches with the leftover ham.

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