Maple-Bourbon Glazed Ham
A succulent, juicy spiral-cut ham baked with a rich, sticky glaze of maple syrup, bourbon, and brown sugar. A perfect holiday centerpiece.
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Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 410kcal
Equipment
- Large roasting pan
- Aluminum foil
- Instant-read thermometer
- Medium saucepan
- Pastry brush
- Platter
Ingredients
Group: Ham
- 1 (8- to 9-lb.) fully cooked bone-in spiral-cut ham
- Water for roasting pan (½ inch deep)
Group: Maple-Bourbon Glaze
- 1 cup pure maple syrup
- ½ cup packed dark brown sugar
- ½ cup bourbon (4 oz.)
- ½ tsp. grated fresh ginger
- ¼ tsp. ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Let ham stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Gather ingredients.
- Place ham in a large roasting pan; fill pan with water to a depth of ½ an inch. Cover pan with aluminum foil. Bake in preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest portion of meat registers 120°F, about 2 hours, basting ham every 30 minutes with accumulated juices in pan.
- Meanwhile, stir together maple syrup, brown sugar, bourbon, ginger, and cinnamon in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil over medium-high. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from heat. Cover to keep warm, and set aside.
- Remove ham from oven; remove and discard foil. Increase oven temperature to 400°F. Using a pastry brush, glaze ham with ⅓ cup maple mixture; set aside remaining glaze.
- Return ham to oven, and bake at 400°F until top is lightly caramelized a thermometer inserted into thickest portion of meat registers 145°F, about 30 minutes, brushing with remaining glaze every 10 minutes. Remove from oven.
- Transfer ham to a platter; let rest 15 minutes. Serve.
Notes
The ham is fully cooked when the internal temperature reaches 145°F. Letting the ham stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before roasting ensures even heating.
Nutrition
Calories: 410kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 1750mg | Sugar: 28g