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Perfect Baked Ham with Brown Sugar Maple Glaze

A warm and easy main dish featuring a sticky brown sugar and maple glaze that makes for tender, flavorful ham, perfect for holidays or meal prep.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 whole (10 to 13-pound) not spiral-sliced fully cooked bone-in ham
  • 1/4 cup fennel seeds
  • 2 tablespoons black peppercorns
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup apple cider or unfiltered apple juice
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 cup water, plus more as needed

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Arrange a rack in the lower third of the oven and heat the oven to 325 F. Line a roasting pan with aluminum foil.
  2. Unwrap the ham, place it cut-side down on the foil, and make a crosshatch pattern with a sharp knife.
  3. Grind fennel seeds and black peppercorns. Mix with kosher salt.
  4. In another bowl, combine brown sugar, maple syrup, apple cider, and Dijon mustard to make a glaze.
  5. Mix 2 tablespoons of glaze with the spice mixture and rub it over the ham. Wrap the ham in foil.
Cooking
  1. Bake until the ham reaches 120 F, about 2 hours and 40 minutes. Check temperature after 1.5 hours.
  2. Remove foil, brush with half of the remaining glaze, and add water to the pan.
  3. Increase oven to 425 F and roast for 15 minutes, then brush with remaining glaze. Roast until the skin is browned, about 15 more minutes.
  4. Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with pan drippings.

Notes

This ham works for holidays, family dinners, and meal prep. For a lighter option, cut back on the glaze or use a sugar substitute. Store leftover slices in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer for meal prep.