Description
A Vermont maple glazed ham is a classic American roasted pork dish that relies on pure maple syrup as the foundational sweetener for a sticky, highly flavorful exterior glaze. Instead of relying on artificial pancake syrups or generic fruit preserves, this dish relies entirely on high-grade tree syrup harvested directly from maple forests to deliver authentic regional flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Ham
- 1 fully cooked bone-in spiral-sliced ham, about 7–8 lb (3.2–3.6 kg)
- ½ cup (120 ml) pure maple syrup
- ½ cup (100 g) packed brown sugar
- ¼ cup (60 g) Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (120 ml) apple cider or water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven:
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Place the ham cut-side down in a large roasting pan. Pour the apple cider or water into the bottom of the pan. - Prepare the glaze:
In a small saucepan, combine the maple syrup, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, cinnamon, cloves, black pepper, and salt. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat and cook for 3–5 minutes, stirring until the sugar dissolves and the glaze slightly thickens. - Bake the ham:
Cover the ham loosely with aluminum foil and bake for approximately 12–15 minutes per pound, or until heated through. - Add the maple glaze:
During the final 30 minutes of baking, remove the foil and generously brush the ham with the maple glaze. Continue baking uncovered, brushing with additional glaze every 10 minutes. - Caramelize the exterior:
For a deeper, glossy finish, increase the oven temperature to 400°F (200°C) during the final 5–10 minutes. Watch carefully so the maple glaze doesn’t burn. - Rest:
Remove the ham from the oven and let it rest for 15–20 minutes before serving. This allows the juices to settle. - Serve:
Serve warm with the remaining maple glaze from the pan drizzled over the slices.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Holiday
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410 kcal
Keywords: maple glazed baked ham, Vermont maple ham, baked ham with maple glaze