Ingredients
- 1 bone-in ham (spiral-sliced for easy serving)
- 1 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/2 cup bourbon
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- Fresh herbs (like rosemary or thyme) for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (162°C).
- In a medium saucepan, combine maple syrup, bourbon, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, and ground cloves. Simmer over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring continuously.
- Place the bone-in ham in a large roasting pan and score the surface in a diamond pattern.
- Brush the maple-bourbon glaze generously over the scored ham, saving some for later.
- Cover the ham loosely with aluminum foil and bake for 15-18 minutes per pound, basting every 30 minutes.
- In the last 30 minutes, remove the foil, brush again with glaze, and allow the ham to caramelize.
- After baking, let the ham rest for 15-20 minutes before slicing and serving with remaining glaze.
Notes
If you have dietary restrictions, you can swap out bourbon for apple cider. If avoiding sugar, consider a suitable sugar substitute that can caramelize.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free