- 15m prep
- 1h 35m cook
- 25 servings
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When it comes to picking the perfect ham for Christmas (and one that will please everyone), we’ve found the easiest recipes are often the best. It can be tempting to go for one with lots of fancy ingredients, but trust us, you don’t need to.We’ve tested this glazed ham recipe out on hundreds (if not thousands) of guests over the years and it’s hands down the best one we’ve tried. The combination of the two sources of natural sugar in the maple syrup and the honey gives the baked ham a beautifully golden, glossy top, and the tangy mustard really offsets the sweetness so it’s caramelised without being too sweet.For perfect results and tips on how to score, prep and store your glazed ham, make sure you check out our notes section below.
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Alison Adams
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728 caloriesper serve
Allergens: Recipe may contain mustard.
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- 6 Ingredients
- 3 Method Steps
6 Ingredients
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100g (1/2 cup, firmly packed) brown sugar
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80ml (1/3 cup) maple syrup
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80ml (1/3 cup) honey
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1 tbsp dijon mustard
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1 (about 8kg) whole leg ham, on the bone
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Whole cloves, to stud
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3 Method Steps
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Stir the sugar (100g (1/2 cup, firmly packed) brown sugar), maple syrup (80ml (1/3 cup) maple syrup), honey (80ml (1/3 cup) honey) and mustard (1 tbsp dijon mustard) in a bowl until the sugar dissolves.
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Preheat oven to 170C. Line a large baking dish with 2 layers of non-stick baking paper. Place an oven shelf in the lowest position. Remove all other shelves. Use a sharp knife to cut around the shank of the ham (1 (about 8kg) whole leg ham, on the bone), about 10cm from the end. Run a knife under the rind around edge of ham. Gently lift the rind off in 1 piece by running your fingers between the rind and the fat. Score the fat in a diamond pattern, about 5mm deep. Stud the centres of the diamonds with cloves (Whole cloves, to stud). Transfer to prepared dish.
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Brush one-third of the glaze over the ham. Bake, brushing with glaze every 25 minutes, for 1 hour 30 minutes.
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Recipe Notes
Do you glaze a ham before cooking?
For the best glazed ham, it’s important to glaze it before, during and after cooking. This glazed ham recipe calls for you to pour one-third of the glaze over the ham after prepping it. You save the rest of the glaze for brushing regularly throughout baking. This technique will ensure you get the thickest, stickiest, most caramelised glaze all over your ham.
How do you glaze a ham?
When you make your glaze, it looks like a lot, but you’ll need all of it to build up a sticky coating as it cooks. Once you’ve removed the rind of the ham, simply brush the glaze all over your ham. You’ll repeat this process throughout the cooking process.
What is a good ham glaze?
The heat and tanginess of any type of mustard work perfectly with sweetness (in the form of sugar, maple syrup and/or honey). We have tried glazes that get their sweetness another way, such as with fruit juice, marmalade, pineapple rings or apricot jam. You can also add alcohol to your glaze for extra flavour - bourbon and port are particularly good. Some ham glaze recipes call for a bit of spice from cinnamon, chilli or cumin - but we love the classic method of studding with cloves.
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For a different flavoured ham for Christmas, try this cranberry & orange ham glaze recipe. Stir 2 x 275g jars Cranberry Sauce, 125ml (1/2 cup) fresh orange juice and 125ml (1/2 cup) port in a saucepan over low heat until combined. Strain through a fine sieve into a jug. Brush over the ham in step 3.
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* Health Scores are calculated on a 1-10 scale based on nutrient density and USDA (global standard) recommendations for a healthy diet. A higher Health Score indicates a healthier recipe. The value is based on the impact of macronutrients and micronutrients in the recipe.
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