Diabetic Friendly Spiced Maple Holiday Ham
Tender and juicy with a warm spiced glaze, this showstopping centerpiece is perfect for any holiday table. The glaze adds just the right amount of sweetness without the sugar.
Ingredients
For the Ham
- 6-8 lbs ham, unsliced
- Whole Cloves
For the Glaze
- ½ cup sugar-free maple syrup
- ¼ cup granular monk fruit sweetener
- 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 Tbsp unsweetened orange juice or the zest of 1 orange
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F.
- Place the ham in a large roasting pan, flat-side down. Score the surface of the ham in a crisscross pattern, cutting about ¼ inch deep. If desired, insert whole cloves into the intersections of the scoring for a festive look and additional flavor.
- In a small saucepan, combine the sugar-free maple syrup, monk fruit sweetener, Dijon mustard, orange juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, ground cloves, and apple cider vinegar.
- Heat over medium-low heat, stirring until the sweetener dissolves and the glaze thickens slightly, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Brush about half of the glaze over the scored surface of the ham, making sure to get it into the cuts.
- Cover the ham loosely with foil and bake in the preheated oven for about 1 ½ to 2 hours (about 10–12 minutes per pound). Baste the ham with the remaining glaze every 30 minutes.
- During the last 20–30 minutes of baking, remove the foil and let the glaze caramelize. Keep an eye on it to prevent burning.
- Remove the ham from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before carving. Serve with any leftover glaze drizzled over the slices.
Notes
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Why It’s Diabetic-Friendly:
- Sugar-Free Sweeteners: Erythritol or monk fruit and sugar-free maple syrup provide sweetness without spiking blood sugar.
- Natural Flavors: Orange juice or zest, cinnamon, and cloves add festive flavor without added sugar.
- Portion Control: Serving the ham with balanced sides ensures a healthy, festive meal.