Apricot Glazed Ham
Apricot Glazed Ham is the perfect centerpiece for any festive gathering, combining tender, juicy bone-in ham with a luscious apricot glaze that balances sweetness and tang. This dish is not only visually stunning but also incredibly easy to make, ensuring you’ll impress your guests without spending hours in the kitchen. Ideal for holidays like Easter or Christmas, this mouthwatering recipe will leave everyone asking for seconds and create lasting memories around the dinner table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 10 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (8-10 lb) bone-in ham
- 1 cup apricot jam
- 3 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1/2 tsp whole cloves
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Place the ham in a roasting pan, flat side down, and score shallow diamond patterns on top.
- In a bowl, mix apricot jam, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, pineapple juice, and cloves until smooth.
- Brush half of the glaze over the scored ham.
- Cover loosely with foil and bake for approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. Uncover halfway through.
- In the last 15 minutes, apply more glaze and increase oven temperature to 400°F (200°C) for crispy edges.
- Allow resting before slicing and serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz (113g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme into the glaze. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days.