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Maple Glazed Ham

This Maple Glazed Ham provides 52g protein and 329 calories per serving across 25 portions — a volume-focused recipe that simplifies week-long protein coverage. Quick stovetop prep means you can batch this once and rely on it for multiple meals, freeing up kitchen time for other priorities.

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Ingredients

25 servings
  • Ham Or Canadian Bacon(4536g)
  • Pineapple Juice, Canned Or Fresh(120g)
  • 1/2 cup water
  • Unsalted Butter(120g)
  • Brown sugar(180g)
  • Maple syrup(180g)
  • Mustard, Dijon(30g)

    Dijon mustard — Grey Poupon or store brand. Spicier than yellow mustard.

  • Cinnamon, Ground(3g)
  • Cloves, Ground(1g)
  • Garlic(240g)

Instructions

  1. 1Preheat the oven to 300°F | 150°C and arrange a rack in the lower third. Remove any plastic packaging or netting from the ham. Trim away the rind and discard. Set the ham aside to rest at room temperature for 1-2 hours.
  2. 2Line a baking tray or dish with several sheets of aluminium foil or parchment paper if you prefer (it will make cleanup a lot easier). 
  3. 3Remove the rind or skin of the ham (refer to steps in post), ensuring you leave the fat on. Using a sharp knife score a 1-inch-wide diamond pattern (don’t cut more than 1/4 inch deep) over the entire ham. Place the ham in the baking tray; pour pineapple juice and water into the base of the pan and cover the ham with two pieces of foil or parchment paper and bake for 30 minutes.
  4. 4Meanwhile, heat the butter in a small pot or saucepan over medium heat until golden browned. Add in the brown sugar, maple syrup, mustard, cinnamon and cloves, stirring to mix together well until the brown sugar has completely dissolved, (about 2 minutes).
  5. 5Reduce heat to low, add the garlic and bring to a simmer. Set it aside and let cool to lukewarm (the glaze should be the consistency of room-temperature honey).
  6. 6After 30 minutes baking time, carefully remove the ham from the oven and increase the oven temperature to 425°F | 220°C. Discard the foil or parchment paper and pour 1/3 of the glaze all over the ham, brushing in between the cuts to evenly cover. Return to the oven and bake uncovered for 15 minutes.
  7. 7Remove from the oven, brush with another third of the glaze and some of the pan juices, and repeat again after 15 minutes more minutes of baking until a dark golden-brown crust has formed, (about 30 minutes total). For added depth of flavour, mix some of the ham pan juices together with the glaze in the pot which will help keep it runny enough for brushing. If your crust is still pink after the suggested baking time, turn on your broiler (or oven grill), and allow it to broil for 2-5 minutes, while keeping an eye on it so it doesn't burn from the sugar.
  8. 8Let the ham rest 10-20 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition — Per Serving

329

calories

52g

protein

9g

fat

Carbohydrates
19g
Saturated fat
1.9g
Sodium
1821 mg
Dietary fiber
0.3g

25 servings per batch · ~216g each

Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central

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Common questions

How much protein does Maple Glazed Ham have per serving?

Each serving delivers 52g of protein at just 329 calories, making it one of the most protein-dense options per calorie in the app. Macros are 9g fat and 19g carbs per serving.

How long does Maple Glazed Ham take to prep and how many servings does it make?

This recipe has quick prep time and yields 25 servings from a single batch, making it ideal for meal prepping an entire month of dinners or protein sources. That's significant efficiency for batch cooking.

Is Maple Glazed Ham good for fat loss?

At 329 calories with 52g protein per serving, this recipe is exceptional for fat loss phases where you need high protein intake on a caloric budget. The carbohydrate content is moderate enough to fit into most deficit macros without compromise.

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