What You’ll Need

  • (1) Smoked/Cured Ham Roast (2–3 lbs, fully cooked)

  • Glaze (optional):

    • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup

    • 1/4 cup brown sugar

    • 1/4 cup apple juice

    • 1 Tbsp brown or Dijon mustard

Equipment:

  • Oven-safe glass or ceramic baking dish

  • Aluminum foil

  • Cooking brush (optional)

  • Knife

 

Let’s Cook

Step 1 – Preheat Oven
Preheat oven to 350°F. Adjust oven rack to the middle position with no racks above so your ham fits easily.

Step 2 – Prepare the Ham
Place your smoked/cured ham roast into an oven-safe glass or ceramic baking dish.

Step 3 – Mix the Glaze
In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup, brown sugar, apple juice, and mustard until smooth.

Step 4 – Glaze the Ham
Pour about 3/4 of the glaze over the ham, letting it coat evenly and pool slightly in the baking dish. Use a cooking brush to spread glaze all over.

Step 5 – Cover & Heat
Cover tightly with foil. Bake for about 10 minutes per pound (20–30 minutes for a 2–3 lb roast) or until the ham is heated through. For extra flavor, brush on the remaining glaze during the last 10 minutes.

Step 6 – Rest & Serve
Remove ham from the oven and keep covered with foil until ready to serve so it stays warm. Slice with a sharp knife and serve with your favorite sides.

Written by JT Eberly

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