Description
Apple Cider Glazed Ham is a show-stopping centerpiece that will fill your home with irresistible aromas and delight your guests. This dish features a perfectly roasted ham drizzled with a sweet and tangy apple cider glaze that brings depth and richness to every bite. Ideal for holidays, special occasions, or any family gathering, this recipe guarantees restaurant-quality results using simple ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (8-10 lb) bone-in ham
- 1 cup apple cider
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 6 whole cloves
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Place the ham on a roasting rack in a large baking pan; score the surface in a diamond pattern.
- In a bowl, whisk together apple cider, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, cinnamon, pineapple juice, and cloves until smooth.
- Brush half of the glaze over the ham, ensuring it seeps into the diamond cuts.
- Roast for about 1 hour, basting every 20 minutes with remaining glaze until caramelized.
- Once the internal temperature reaches 140°F (60°C), let it rest for 15 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (227g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg