This recipe for Boneless Spiral Ham will be one of your new favorites! It’s so simple, and the result is a juicy baked ham with a thick, sweet, and slightly tangy glaze. I promise that you will impress everyone at this dinner table with this glazed spiral ham.
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The spiral ham glaze is hands down my favorite part. The notes of maple and molasses from the brown sugar add so much depth to the ham. It’s balanced wonderfully with the mustard that adds a subtle punch and the warm allspice. It’s now one of my go-to holiday ham recipes and probably the best spiral ham recipe.
If you like Easter ham recipes, you will love this Dr. Pepper Glazed Ham (Crock Pot and Oven) and my Bourbon Glazed Ham too!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- It’s a holiday hit: This is a lovely spiral ham recipe to serve at Easter, Christmas, or any holiday dinner. It’s super juicy and flavorful!
- It’s easy to make: It takes minimal effort to put this recipe together. The oven perfectly cooks the ham, and the spiral ham glaze is whipped up in a saucepan. Prep is nice and quick.
- It’s budget-friendly: I love that this is an affordable dinner recipe. It allows you to enjoy delicious food on a tight budget.
Ingredients
There are all of the ingredients needed to make this boneless spiral-cut ham recipe. All you need are the glaze components and the ham!
- Spiral ham: A boneless spiral sliced ham is the protein of choice for this recipe. It doesn’t take several hours to cook and the glaze gets in between the slices so you get that maple mustard flavor in every bite!
- Brown sugar: I love using brown sugar because the depth of flavor and notes of molasses and caramel pair perfectly with the other ingredients in the glaze and the saltiness of the ham. Plus, it caramelizes as it cooks to give the ham great color, too.
- Dijon mustard: The subtle kick and tanginess of Dijon mustard helps to cut through the sweetness of the glaze. I haven’t tried this recipe with another mustard, but feel free to experiment!
- Maple syrup: It’s robust and sweet and goes hand in hand with the mustard to create an amazing and balanced flavor profile.
- Allspice: I like the warmth of ground allspice. It’s a combo of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, so it’s sweet and peppery. It plays well with the other components.
See the recipe card below for exact ingredient amounts, nutritional information, and detailed instructions.
Variations
- Honey balsamic: Swap the maple syrup for honey and add balsamic vinegar for a unique flavor profile.
- Cherry orange: Add a squeeze of fresh orange juice and cherry preserves instead of maple syrup for a tart, citrusy version.
- Garlic and herb: Combine some fresh garlic and herbs like rosemary and thyme to the glaze for a savory, herbaceous flavor.
How to Bake a Spiral Ham
Cooking a spiral ham has never been easier! Simply preheat your oven to 350 degrees F before you get your ham prepared. All you have to do is make the glaze while it bakes!
Step 1: Cover and bake the ham. Place the ham into a 9x13 baking dish and cover it tightly with aluminum foil. Pop it into your preheated oven and bake it for 30 minutes.
Step 2: Prepare the glaze. Add the remaining ingredients into a large saucepan over medium heat and cook until it bubbles and thickens. Cook for 2-3 minutes longer and then remove from the heat.
Step 3: Add half the glaze and bake. Grab the ham from the oven and carefully uncover it. Generously brush half of the sticky glaze mixture over the ham. Cover it again and place it back in the oven for another hour.
Step 4: Brush on remaining glaze. Pour the rest of the glaze onto the ham and stick it back in the oven for 15 more minutes to let it caramelize. Slice and enjoy warm!
Recipe Tips
- Let it rest: Allow your baked spiral ham some time to rest when you take it out of the oven. This lets the juices redistribute for a juicier result when you slice it.
- Keep the ham covered: Besides caramelizing the glaze at the end, keep the spiral ham covered with foil. This traps moisture and steam to help cook it through without drying it out.
- Allow the glaze to sit. The longer the glaze rests, the thicker it will get. Let it sit for at least 10 minutes before adding it to the ham.
- Let it get to room temp: A room temperature ham will cook more evenly. Allow it to sit on your counter for about 30 minutes before you cook it.
If you love recipes like this sweet, tangy baked ham, you may also enjoy this Baked Honey Mustard Ham.
Storage Directions
- Storing: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Place the cooled ham slices into a freezer bag and freeze them for up to 3 months.
- Reheating: You may reheat the spiral-sliced ham in the microwave, oven, or skillet over low heat. Ensure if it’s frozen that it has thawed before reheating it so it doesn’t dry out.
Serving Suggestions
- Use the leftover ham slices to make new dishes like air fried ham and cheese sliders or ham salad pinwheels.
- Serve this delicious ham with this recipe for ham sauce.
- Looking for a holiday-worthy side dish? I highly recommend this sliced potato casserole.
- Don’t forget a veggie like glazed green beans with carrots on your table!
Recipe FAQs
This is likely because you didn’t cook it long enough. Allow it plenty of time to thicken before you brush it on the cooked ham.
Overcooked ham gets dry fast. Cooking the ham uncovered can also make it dry. Keep a close eye on the ham to ensure it comes out nice and tender!
Use a thermometer if you aren’t sure. Boneless spiral ham must be cooked to an internal temperature of at least 140 degrees F to be safe to eat.
You will add half of the glaze mixture to the ham after the first 30 minutes and then the rest during the last 15 minutes.
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Maple Dijon Glazed Boneless Spiral Ham
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 boneless spiral ham 4 to 7 pounds, fully cooked
- ½ cup brown sugar packed
- 1 ½ tablespoons dijon mustard
- ½ cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon allspice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Place ham in a shallow roasting pan or baking dish and cover with foil. Bake for 30 minutes.
- In a saucepan over medium heat combine the brown sugar, dijon mustard, allspice and maple syrup or apricot jam. Stir until combined.
- Continue to stirring over medium heat until the mixture comes to a bubble. Let simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Spoon half of the glaze over the ham.
- Bake, covered, at 350 for 1 hour or cooked.
- Spoon the remaining glaze over the ham and bake another 15 minutes longer until ham is heated through.
Notes
- Store any leftover maple dijon boneless spiral ham in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
- When reheating, ensure the ham is thawed if frozen. Transfer it to the refrigerator the night before you plan to enjoy it.
- The majority of the cooking time, the ham should be covered. This will trap steam and ensure it is fully heated and evenly all the way through.
Nutrition
This post was originally published January 2021. It's been republished with new images and content.
Tabbi says
YUM!!! What more can I say? Thank you ❤️
Karin and Ken says
Yum says it all! Hopefully you find some other recipes on this site that you enjoy just as much. All the best. Karin
Anne says
Best ham ever. Thx for sharing this it’s a keeper. Keep up the great work I’m loving your recipes
Karin and Ken says
I’m so happy to hear you’re enjoying my recipes. I try my best! I’m also so glad you’re loving this ham. You just made my day. All the best. Karin
Melinda says
So good and easy. My new favorite ham. Our new favorite ham lol Everyone was impressed and we decided we will make it again soon. Thx for sharing
Karin and Ken says
You’re most welcome. I’m so happy you enjoyed the ham. It’s a favorite around here too. All the best. Karin
Callie says
Totally delicious and a total hit. Everyone commented on your ham and I mean everyone and they all loved it. I was so impressed. Thank you for sharing this. I’ll be making your ham for years to come. ❤️
Karin and Ken says
Thank you for your kind words. You just made my day. All the best. Karin
Sandy says
Our favorite ham. Everyone loved it and requested it again! We loved the flavor and are so happy to find your recipe. Thank you for making our holiday dinner exceptional. Keep up the great work Karin. We’re loving your recipes!
Karin and Ken says
I'm so happy you’re enjoying my recipes. I try my best. You just made my day. This ham is a personal favorite and I’m so happy to hear that dinner was a success!! Thanks for letting me know. All the best. Karin