Sugar-Free Delicious Glazed Ham
Elevate your holiday table with this irresistible Sugar-Free Delicious Glazed Ham, a perfect centerpiece for family gatherings or special occasions. This healthier twist on the classic glazed ham features a tender, bone-in spiral-cut ham brushed with a flavorful glaze made from sugar-free maple syrup, unsweetened applesauce, and a medley of warm spices like cinnamon, cloves, and ginger. Balanced with tangy notes from Dijon mustard and apple cider vinegar, the glaze creates a beautiful caramelized finish that’s packed with bold flavors sans the sugar. Ready in just over two hours, this recipe is ideal for serving a crowd and pairs wonderfully with your favorite seasonal sides. Treat your guests to a guilt-free indulgence that’s both wholesome and spectacularly delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 pounds bone-in spiral-cut ham
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 cup sugar-free maple-flavored syrup
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves
- 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
- 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 0.5 cup unsweetened applesauce
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
Place the ham on a rack in a large roasting pan and allow it to sit at room temperature while you prepare the glaze.
In a small bowl, whisk together the dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and sugar-free maple-flavored syrup until well combined.
Add the ground cinnamon, ground cloves, ground ginger, and freshly ground black pepper to the mixture and whisk again to incorporate the spices evenly.
Stir in the unsweetened applesauce to the glaze mixture, mixing well until you achieve a smooth consistency.
Score the surface of the ham in a diamond pattern using a sharp knife to allow the glaze to penetrate the meat.
Brush about half of the glaze evenly over the ham with a pastry brush, ensuring the glaze reaches all the scored areas.
Cover the ham loosely with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for approximately 90 minutes.
After 90 minutes, remove the foil and brush the remaining glaze all over the surface of the ham.
Return the ham to the oven and continue baking uncovered for an additional 30 minutes or until the glaze is caramelized and the ham is heated through.
Remove the ham from the oven and allow it to rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing.
Serve warm and enjoy your sugar-free glazed ham with your favorite sides.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5380 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 202.9 g | 260% | |
| Saturated Fat | 72.6 g | 363% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1814 mg | 605% | |
| Sodium | 44297 mg | 1926% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 81.2 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.7 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 66.1 g | ||
| Protein | 762.5 g | 1525% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 393 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 33.4 mg | 186% | |
| Potassium | 9936 mg | 211% | |
*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.
