By Becky Hardin
Published Mar 26, 2021
I love glazed ham, but oftentimes, the glazes are a bit too sweet for my tastes. This honey mustard maple glazed ham is perfectly balanced and not too sweet! I mixed honey, pure maple syrup, and Dijon mustard to create a sweet yet tangy glaze that goes so well with savory ham. I love to serve this ham during the holidays!
Whether I am planning my Easter, Christmas, or Thanksgiving menu, this delicious honey mustard maple glazed ham always makes an appearance on my table! It’s perfectly sweet, tangy, and caramelized all over. With just 5 simple ingredients, this ham is as easy to make as it is to eat!
What’s in This Honey Mustard Maple Glazed Ham?
- Ham: I used a bone-in, spiral-cut half ham. Mine was smoked, but uncured will also work well. I do not recommend choosing an already glazed or seasoned ham, since it will take away from the glaze we are making.
- Honey: Adds floral sweetness to the glaze that balances the tanginess of the mustard.
- Maple Syrup: Adds a nutty sweetness to the glaze.
- Dijon Mustard: Adds tanginess and balances out the sweetness of the honey and maple syrup.
- Brown Sugar: Helps caramelize the ham as it cooks.
Tips for Success
- This glaze can be used on any size or type of ham. If you have extra glaze leftover you can store it covered in the fridge, for up to a week. It also makes a great dipping sauce!
- When slicing a half ham like this one, you can cut around the center bone in a circular motion to free as many slices as possible. Then you can cut them again into your desired size.
- Ham bones make excellent soups! I love them in this ham and bean soup !
- My general rule of thumb is that ham needs to be baked for about 15 minutes per pound at 275°F. If you have an instant-read thermometer, it should register at a minimum of 145°F.
How to Store and Reheat
Store leftover honey mustard maple glazed ham in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Enjoy cold or gently reheat slices covered with foil in a 275°F oven until warmed through. The leftovers are delicious and a great addition to your favorite breakfast recipe, sandwich, or soup.
Serving Suggestions
This honey mustard maple glazed ham is a perfect centerpiece for any feast. I like to serve it with fondant potatoes , glazed carrots , and creamy pea salad . And don’t forget some fluffy homemade crescent rolls !
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 8 pound bone-in spiral-cut half ham smoked or uncured
- ▢ 2 tablespoons honey
- ▢ 1 cup pure maple syrup
- ▢ ½ cup Dijon mustard
- ▢ 2 tablespoons brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 275°F.
- Combine the honey, maple syrup, and Dijon mustard in a small bowl. Whisk until thoroughly mixed, and set aside (covered) in the refrigerator. 2 tablespoons honey, 1 cup pure maple syrup, ½ cup Dijon mustard
- Line a deep pan with parchment paper.
- Unwrap the ham from any packaging and place it flat-side down in the pan. 8 pound bone-in spiral-cut half ham
- Rub brown sugar all over the top and sides of the ham. 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil, place it in the oven, and bake for about 15 minutes per pound. The ham pictured was about 8 pounds and took 2 hours.
- Remove the ham from the oven and uncover it. Set the oven to “broil”. Pour the glaze over the ham.
- Return the ham to the oven uncovered on broil for no more than 5-8 minutes, watching it to make sure it doesn’t burn. This is just long enough to heat glaze and caramelize it. The ham should be heated all the way through and the top should be nice and brown.
- Remove from oven, slice, and serve.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
More Ham Recipes to Try!
Brown Sugar Glazed Ham
Orange Glazed Ham
Crockpot Spiral Ham
Pineapple Ham (Spiral Ham Recipe)
Honey Mustard Maple Glazed Ham Recipe
Ingredients
- 8 pound bone-in spiral-cut half ham smoked or uncured
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 cup pure maple syrup
- ½ cup Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 275°F.
- Combine the honey, maple syrup, and Dijon mustard in a small bowl. Whisk until thoroughly mixed, and set aside (covered) in the refrigerator. 2 tablespoons honey, 1 cup pure maple syrup, ½ cup Dijon mustard
- Line a deep pan with parchment paper.
- Unwrap the ham from any packaging and place it flat-side down in the pan. 8 pound bone-in spiral-cut half ham
- Rub brown sugar all over the top and sides of the ham. 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil, place it in the oven, and bake for about 15 minutes per pound. The ham pictured was about 8 pounds and took 2 hours.
- Remove the ham from the oven and uncover it. Set the oven to “broil”. Pour the glaze over the ham.
- Return the ham to the oven uncovered on broil for no more than 5-8 minutes, watching it to make sure it doesn’t burn. This is just long enough to heat glaze and caramelize it. The ham should be heated all the way through and the top should be nice and brown.
- Remove from oven, slice, and serve.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Click ☝🏻 for my FREE Grocery List Printable!
I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
