Maple Spiral Ham
Maple Spiral Ham pairs tender, pre-sliced ham with a bright splash of citrus and a glossy maple, brown sugar, and spice glaze that caramelizes between the cuts. The result is juicy, lightly smoky meat with a sweet, warm-spiced finish—perfect for holiday feasts or any celebratory dinner where you want impressive flavor with crowd-pleasing nostalgia.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr 15 mins
- Serves16
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Maple Spiral Ham, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 18 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 28
- Heart Health
- 45
- Metabolic
- 10
- Digestive
- 30
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 32
- General Wellness
- 1
Set the ham in a roasting pan and let it sit at room temperature for 30 to 45 minutes.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
- 3
Combine the apple cider, orange juice, and vinegar in a bowl.
- 4
Gently separate the spirals of the ham to expose more surface area. Pour the juice mixture over the ham. Cover with aluminum foil.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until warmed through, about 45 minutes.
- 6
Whisk the maple syrup, dark brown sugar, white sugar, mustard, soy sauce, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, red pepper flakes, and cloves in a saucepan over medium heat until it looks glossy and smooth, about 2 minutes. Simmer for 2 more minutes; take the glaze off the heat to cool slightly.
- 7
Raise the oven temperature to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 8
Take the aluminum foil off the heated ham. Brush 1/3 of the glaze over the ham to coat it fully.
- 9
Put the ham back into the hot oven. Bake, uncovered, for about 8 minutes. Repeat by adding more glaze and baking for another 8 minutes.
- 10
Remove the ham and baste a third time with the remaining 1/3 glaze. Continue baking until the glaze is caramelized and bubbling, 10 to 12 minutes. Take it out of the oven and let it rest for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing. Drizzle the pan juices on top.
- Calories 396.36 kcal Moderate 20%
- Protein 62.17 g Good Source 124%
- Carbohydrate 21.27 g 8%
- Total Fat 7.35 g Moderate 9%
- Saturated Fat 1.87 g Moderate 9%
- Trans Fat 0.03 g High --
- Cholesterol 160.77 mg High 54%
- Sodium 2229.42 mg High 97%
- Dietary Fiber 0.09 g Low Source 0%
- Total Sugars 21.04 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 23.62 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 2.81 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 777.39 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin A 31.09 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 1.95 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Soy 🌱
- Mustard
About This Recipe
Maple Spiral Ham is made with 14 ingredients and serves 16. It takes about 1 hr 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Apple Cider, Apple Cider Vinegar, Cane Sugar, and Dark Brown Sugar. Each serving provides about 396.36 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Maple Spiral Ham made of?
- The main ingredients are Apple Cider, Apple Cider Vinegar, Cane Sugar, Dark Brown Sugar, Ginger Paste. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Maple Spiral Ham?
- About 1 hr 35 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 396.36 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Maple Spiral Ham easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 14 ingredients and 10 steps.
- Is Maple Spiral Ham healthy?
- Maple Spiral Ham has an easyChef Pro health score of 33/100. Per serving, it provides 396.36 calories and 62.17 g of protein, or 124% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2229.42 mg (97% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.87 g (9% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Soy and Mustard, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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