Description
Slow Cooker Apple Glazed Ham is a delightful centerpiece for any gathering, combining tender ham with a sweet, aromatic apple glaze. This dish transforms your kitchen into a comforting haven as it simmers, filling the air with enticing scents. With its easy preparation and impressive presentation, this recipe is perfect for holidays and casual dinners alike. Serve it alongside roasted vegetables or creamy mashed potatoes for a complete meal that will leave your guests raving.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bone-in ham (6–8 lbs)
- 1 cup apple cider
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice
- 10 whole cloves
- 2 fresh apples (sliced)
Instructions
- Spray the slow cooker with nonstick spray or use a liner.
- In a bowl, whisk together apple cider, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, cinnamon, and pineapple juice until smooth.
- Insert whole cloves evenly into the ham before placing it in the slow cooker.
- Pour the glaze over the ham, ensuring it's well-coated.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours until the ham is tender and heated through.
- In the last hour of cooking, add sliced apples around the ham for garnish and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 oz (85g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 1020mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 60mg