Wisconsin Maple and Clover Honey Glazed Ham

Elevate your holiday feast with the irresistible flavors of this Wisconsin Maple and Clover Honey Glazed Ham—an effortlessly elegant centerpiece that's as delicious as it is visually stunning. Featuring a perfect balance of sweet and savory, this recipe combines rich Wisconsin maple syrup, golden clover honey, and warm spices like cinnamon and cloves, enhanced with a splash of fresh orange juice and zest for a delightful citrusy brightness. The bone-in ham is scored in a classic diamond pattern, optionally garnished with whole cloves, and generously basted with a luscious homemade glaze that caramelizes beautifully in the oven. With minimal prep time and a foolproof roasting technique, this ham is perfect for impressing guests at any festive gathering. Serve it warm, with extra glaze for drizzling, for a meal that’s guaranteed to be unforgettable. Keywords: Wisconsin Maple and Clover Honey Glazed Ham, holiday ham recipe, maple syrup glazed ham, festive ham dinner, easy ham glaze.

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:120 mins

Total Time:135 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 8 lbs bone-in fully cooked ham
• 0.5 cups Wisconsin maple syrup
• 0.5 cups clover honey
• 3 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 0.25 cups brown sugar
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
• 0.25 tsp ground cloves
• 0.25 cups fresh orange juice
• 1 tsp orange zest
• 20 pieces whole cloves (optional, for decoration)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).

Step 2

Unwrap the ham and place it in a large roasting pan with the flat side down. If desired, use a sharp knife to score the surface of the ham in a diamond pattern, cutting about 1/4-inch deep. Insert a whole clove into the center of each diamond for decoration.

Step 3

In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the Wisconsin maple syrup, clover honey, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, unsalted butter, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, fresh orange juice, and orange zest. Stir occasionally until the mixture becomes smooth and slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Brush a generous amount of the glaze over the ham, making sure to get into the scored lines if present. Reserve the rest of the glaze for basting during cooking.

Step 5

Tent the ham loosely with aluminum foil and place it in the preheated oven. Bake for about 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours, or until the ham is heated through and an internal temperature of 140°F (60°C) is reached. Baste the ham with the reserved glaze every 20-30 minutes.

Step 6

During the last 15 minutes of baking, remove the aluminum foil and apply one final coat of glaze to allow the surface to caramelize.

Step 7

Remove the ham from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before carving. Serve warm with the remaining glaze drizzled on top or on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(4065.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6460.9

Total Fat 235.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 87.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 2239.2mg	0%
Sodium 44660.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 289.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.2g	0%
Total Sugars 264.7g
Protein 764.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 485.9mg	0%
Iron 36.4mg	0%
Potassium 10470.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 33.4%

Protein: 48.3%

Carbs: 18.3%