Preheat oven to 350°F. Remove all the packaging and nets from the ham.
Wrap the ham in several layers of foil and place in a baking pan. Fill the baking dish with water.
Place ham in the oven to warm, 10 mins per pound (6-8 mins for a boneless ham).
Make the spice mix by combining cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, star anise, and allspice
In a saucepan, add brown sugar, maple syrup, and spice mix. Bring to boil, then reduce to a simmer for 15 mins and remove from the heat.
Remove ham from oven, discard water and remove foil.
Peel away the skin and carve off the desired amount of fat. Using a sharp knife, score the fat score the fat diagonally.
Stick a single clove into the center of each diamond. Pour spiced syrup over the top of the ham.
Increase oven temperature to 475°F - 500°F. Add the ham, occasionally basting until golden brown.
Remove from oven when it has reached the desired colour, allow to rest before carving.
