Maple Orange Glazed Ham Recipe

maple syrup

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: honey

Agave syrup is lower in calories, while honey is more economical.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index, while white sugar is cheaper.

orange juice

🥗Healthier: freshly squeezed orange juice

💰Cheaper: canned orange juice

Fresh juice is healthier, while canned is more affordable.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine is a cheaper alternative.

Prepare the glaze by combining brown sugar, maple syrup, dijon mustard, and the zest of an orange. Whisk until smooth and set aside.

Carve off any extra rind from the ham before placing it smooth side down in a 9x13 baking tray.

Use a sharp knife to make quarter-inch deep cuts in the fat of the ham, creating a diamond and criss-cross pattern all over the ham.

Brush the ham with half of the glaze, giving it an initial coating.

Cover the baking dish with foil or place the lid on the roasting pan.

Transfer the ham into the oven and bake for about 2 hours.

Remove the foil or lid and brush on the rest of the glaze.

Crank up the oven to 400°F for the last 45 minutes of uncovered cooking.

Halfway through, baste the ham with the juices from the pan.

When ready, take the ham out of the oven and baste it one last time.

Squeeze the orange juice all over the ham to give it an extra boost of citrusy flavor.

Let the ham rest for 15 to 20 minutes before serving.

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