In the realm of culinary artistry, few dishes can match the allure of a perfectly glazed ham, its succulent meat bathed in a symphony of flavors. Among the many glazes that can elevate a ham to new heights, none is more classic or beloved than the marriage of maple and cinnamon. With its sweet-yet-savory notes and irresistible aroma, a maple cinnamon ham glaze transforms this humble cut of meat into a feast fit for any occasion. Whether you seek a glaze that adds a subtle hint of sweetness or one that delivers a bold burst of flavor, this article will guide you through the nuances of creating the perfect maple cinnamon ham glaze, ensuring that your next ham dish is an unforgettable culinary experience.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
SCRUMPTIOUS CINNAMON MAPLE BROWN SUGAR GLAZED HAM
My brother-in-law previously owned a meat processing plant and is very good at cooking any kind of meat. Using the soda is his technique, and the glaze is something that I came up with just by combining what I thought would be good. We tried it on a 7-lb ham and it was spectacular. We had guests the first time I made it and they raved about it. Be sure to use regular soda as the sugar in the soda is the active ingredient. Diet sodas will not work. We also used Butter-Flavored Maple Syrup, but regular Maple Syrup would be fine--use whatever is in your cupboard! This recipe would work great for a Sunday dinner, holiday entertaining, or a special occasion. It can be adapted for a smaller or larger ham, just adjust cooking times accordingly. Hope you enjoy it!
Provided by ckcmorrison
Categories Ham
Time 3h
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325.
- Place ham face-down in large roasting pan. Pour soda over ham and cover. Bake ham at 325 for 25 minutes per pound. (7 lbs. comes to 3 hours 25 minutes).
- 30 minutes prior to the end of baking time, mix syrup, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Microwave on high for 25 seconds. Stir.
- Brush onto ham liberally, reserving about 1/8 - 1/4 cup glaze.
- Return ham, uncovered, to oven for 20 minutes.
- Cover and reduce heat to 200 degrees for remaining 10 minutes. Remaining glaze can be used to glaze sliced ham prior to serving (Glaze may have to be reheated in microwave to maximize "brushability"). Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 89.9, Fat 0.1, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 6.4, Carbohydrate 23, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 21.1, Protein 0.1
MAPLE CINNAMON HAM GLAZE
Used this on my Thanksgiving ham and everyone loved it! Great for after cooking the ham, as an extra layer of flavor over the sliced ham. I usually make extra for pouring over the sliced ham and this will by itself cover and glaze a 12-pound ham over the course of the whole cook time to keep the ham moist and tasty.
Provided by Mike Thornton
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Ham Glaze Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Stir brown sugar and cinnamon together in a bowl until well combined. Pour in maple syrup and stir until smooth.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 52.1 calories, Carbohydrate 13.4 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Sodium 2.2 mg, Sugar 12 g
GINGER MAPLE HAM GLAZE
This was one of the best glazes I've ever put on a ham. It is quite sweet, but if that is your thing, then this is your thing!
Provided by Doc Simonson
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Ham Glaze Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook garlic and ginger for about 2 minutes. Add allspice, cloves, cinnamon, and star anise; stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add maple syrup, bourbon, and brown sugar to the saucepan.
- Cook and stir mixture until reduced and thickened to a glaze consistency, about 5 minutes. Whisk orange juice and ketchup into glaze until smooth. Strain glaze to remove spices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 168.7 calories, Carbohydrate 27.2 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 118.6 mg, Sugar 23.3 g
MAPLE CINNAMON GLAZE FOR CAKES ETC.
One of my favorite glazes for just about anything sweet! (Cakes, coffee cakes, pies, cookies, breads, pastries, donuts, etc.!)Rich, creamy and delicious!
Provided by Wildflour
Categories Dessert
Time 5m
Yield 1 cup
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In small bowl whisk ingredients til smooth and creamy.
- Add more powdered sugar if too thin.
- Add more maple syrup (or heavy cream or milk) a teaspoons at a time if too thick.
- Drizzle over just about any dessert! Especially good on cakes, coffee cakes and pastries!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 781, Fat 11.6, SaturatedFat 7.3, Cholesterol 30.5, Sodium 113.5, Carbohydrate 173.3, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 165.3, Protein 0.2
MAPLE-GLAZED HAM
I cook this ham for Christmas and for Easter, but my husband thinks that twice a year is not enough. If it were up to him, we'd eat this every day! When I have larger hams, I double the glaze. If any glaze is left, we use it on pancakes the next day. -Jeanie Beasley, Tupelo, Mississippi
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h55m
Yield 15 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300°. Place ham on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Cover and bake until a thermometer reads 130°, 1-1/2 to 2 hours., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine glaze ingredients. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until slightly thickened, 2-3 minutes. , Remove ham from oven. Pour glaze over ham. Bake ham, uncovered, until a thermometer reads 140°, 15-30 minutes longer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 234 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 93mg cholesterol, Sodium 1137mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 31g protein.
BAKED HAM WITH MAPLE MUSTARD GLAZE
Provided by Anne Burrell
Categories main-dish
Time 2h55m
Yield 18 to 20 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Place the ham in a roasting dish with 1 cup water in the bottom of the dish. Roast for 1 hour and 15 minutes. (Check the ham after 45 minutes and add more water if necessary or tent with aluminum foil if it is getting past a dark golden brown.)
- Meanwhile, combine the syrup, mustard, soy sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire and cayenne in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until the mixture is thick and bubbly, 15 to 20 minutes.
- If you used it, remove the foil from the ham and slather the ham with the glaze. Return the ham to the oven uncovered. Continue to roast, brushing the ham with the glaze every 15 minutes, until the internal temperature is between 140 and 150 degrees F, another 1 hour and 30 minutes. (If the ham starts to become too dark on the outside, tent it with aluminum foil. We are looking for a dark, sticky, flavorful glaze on the outside of the ham. Use all the glaze! Really slather it on!)
- Remove the ham from the oven, remove the foil, brush with any remaining glaze and cook, uncovered for another 5 minutes. Let it rest for 20 to 30 minutes.
- Serve hot or at room temperature.
HONEY-MAPLE GLAZED HAM
My graham cracker-crusted ham gets a double coating of a simple honey-maple glaze. The first half melts into the ham while the second half forms a sweet caramelized topping. -Alan Sproles, Knoxville, Tennessee
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 2h15m
Yield 15 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°. Line a roasting pan with heavy-duty foil. Place ham on a rack in prepared pan. Pour maple syrup over ham, separating slices. In a small bowl, beat the remaining ingredients until blended; spread 3/4 cup over ham., Bake, uncovered, for 1-1/2 hours. Spread remaining butter mixture over ham. Bake until a thermometer reads 140°, basting occasionally with pan drippings, 30-45 minutes longer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 109mg cholesterol, Sodium 1180mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 32g protein.
FRESH HAM WITH MAPLE-BALSAMIC GLAZE
Think beyond pink. Here is a recipe for a fresh ham - uncured, unsmoked, straight from the butcher - roasted slowly in the oven beneath a shower of salt and pepper, glazed with maple syrup and balsamic vinegar, and finished with a mixture of toasted pecans and candied ginger. It makes for a holiday centerpiece of some distinction, and marvelous sandwiches afterward. Those with access to good pork, free-ranging and fed well, with lots of fat, do not have to brine the meat before cooking. But if you're picking up a supermarket ham, it is a good bet to do so.
Provided by Sam Sifton
Categories dinner, project, main course
Time 3h30m
Yield 10 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 450 degrees. Using a sharp knife, score entire surface of ham in a diamond pattern, cutting down just through the skin to the flesh underneath. (If you are cutting to the right depth, the skin will spread apart a bit as you cut.) Rub outside of ham all over with salt and pepper, pressing it into crosshatch spaces between the skin. Put roast on a rack in a large roasting pan and place in oven.
- After 20 minutes, reduce oven to 300 degrees. In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup, balsamic vinegar and cinnamon. Baste ham hourly with mixture, as well as with fat from the bottom of the pan, roasting until the very center of the ham reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees, 2 1/2 to 3 hours total cooking time. (Begin checking at 2 hours, inserting a meat thermometer into the absolute center of the roast.)
- Put the toasted pecans and candied ginger into a food processor and pulse lightly until crumbled and well combined.
- When ham is done, remove it from roasting pan, shower with pecan-ginger mixture and cover it loosely with foil. Allow the meat to rest for 20 to 30 minutes. (Its internal temperature will rise to 150 or more as it rests.)
- Tip roasting pan to the side so you can spoon off all the fat from the pan juices, then place pan on stove over medium-high heat. Scrape the bottom of pan to free any browned bits, skim any film off surface and season liquid as needed with salt and pepper. Pour into a gravy boat.
- Carve ham into thick slices, drizzle with pan sauce and serve, passing remaining sauce on the side.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1157, UnsaturatedFat 46 grams, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fat 81 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 73 grams, SaturatedFat 27 grams, Sodium 838 milligrams, Sugar 25 grams
Tips:
- To ensure your ham is cooked to perfection, use a meat thermometer to measure the internal temperature. For a fully cooked ham, the internal temperature should reach 140°F (60°C).
- If you don't have a meat thermometer, you can also check the ham's doneness by inserting a fork into the thickest part of the meat. If the juices run clear, the ham is cooked.
- To make the glaze, use a combination of pure maple syrup, brown sugar, cinnamon, and butter. You can adjust the amount of each ingredient to suit your taste.
- Brush the glaze onto the ham during the last 15-20 minutes of baking. This will give the glaze time to caramelize and create a delicious crust.
- Serve the ham immediately with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or green beans.
Conclusion:
Maple cinnamon ham is a classic Easter dish that is sure to impress your family and friends. With its sweet and savory glaze, this ham is a delicious and easy-to-make meal. Follow these tips and you'll be able to create a perfect maple cinnamon ham every time.
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