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Maple-Glazed Easter Ham

Recipe adapted fromĀ Southern Living
Servings 10
Total Time 3 hours

Ingredients

  • 1 bone-in spiral-cut ham 8-9 pounds
  • 1 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup 4 ounces bourbon
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • orange slices and wedges for garnish
  • fresh rosemary sprigs for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 F.
  • Place ham in large roasting pan and fill with 1/2 inch of water. Cover pan with aluminum foil and bake about 2 hours, basting every 30 minutes with juices from pan, until meat registers 120 F at thickest portion.
  • In medium saucepan over medium-high heat, stir maple syrup, brown sugar, bourbon, ginger and cinnamon; bring to boil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 6-8 minutes. Remove from heat. Cover to keep warm and set aside.
  • Remove ham from oven and discard foil. Increase oven temperature to 400 F. Using pastry brush, glaze ham with 1/3 cup maple-bourbon mixture.
  • Bake ham about 30 minutes until top is lightly caramelized and meat registers 145 F at thickest portion, brushing with remaining glaze every 10 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and transfer ham to serving platter. Let rest 15 minutes and garnish with orange slices, orange wedges and rosemary sprigs.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easter, holiday