Orange Maple Glazed Ham

This very easy orange maple glazed ham tastes incredible, feeds a crowd and takes only a few minutes to prep.

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Course: Main Course

Keyword: Baked Ham, Glazed Ham, Ham

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 2

Total Time: 2 10

Servings:

Calories: 354kcal

Author: S Jones

Ingredients

5 kg Leg Ham Bone In, Skin On
50+ Cloves Optional
1 Cup Water

For the Glaze

¾ Cup Maple Syrup or Honey
¾ Cup Brown Sugar Firmly Packed
3 TBSP Mustard
1 tsp Mixed Spice
1 Orange, Zest and Juice

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Instructions

Preparing

Take ham out of the fridge about 1 hour before using to bring it to room temperature.
Position a rack in the lower third of the oven.
Preheat the oven to 160˚C (320˚F).
Place the glaze ingredients into a small bowl and whisk until combined.

Removing the Rind (Skin)

The skin is thick and sturdy so is usually quite easy to peel off.
The easiest way to do this is to cut through the rind around the handle.
Then, cut through the rind down each side of the ham.
Next, run the knife under the rind before slowly pulling the rind up with your fingers.
Once the rind has been removed, score the fat in a diamond pattern. Cut the diamonds at about 2 ½ cm (1 inch) in size, and about ¾ of the way down into the fat. Try not to cut the ham.
If using, press one clove into each diamond.

Glaze and Bake

Place the ham into a large baking dish, propping the handle of the ham onto the edge of the pan. Scrunch up some foil and place underneath to make the ham level. This helps keep the glaze on and give an even finish.
Brush ½ of the glaze onto the ham.
Gently pour the water into the baking dish. This will help prevent the glaze from burning as it drips.
Place the baking dish into the oven and bake for 1 ½ to 2 hours, basting every 30 minutes with the remaining glaze.
If you find that some parts are browning faster than others, you can place aluminium foil patches over the spots that are browning to help protect them from burning.
Once done, remove from the oven and let rest for at least 20 minutes before serving. You can baste the juices over the ham while waiting if you wish.

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Nutrition

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