Holiday Apricot Glazed Ham Recipe
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This easy Apricot Glazed Ham is a quick and delicious recipe that would be a welcome addition to any holiday table. Just make a simple glaze, brush it on your ham, and pop it in the oven. And I’ve also listed a bunch of great ways to use up leftovers!
There’s just something about a glazed ham on the table that makes any gathering feel extra special. This Apricot Glazed Ham is one of my favorite ways to serve ham for Easter, Christmas, Thanksgiving or even a cozy Sunday dinner.
The sweet and tangy apricot glaze pairs beautifully with the savory and salty ham, creating a festive dish without requiring a lot of extra effort in the kitchen. The apricot ham glaze comes together with just a few simple ingredients, then it’s just brushing and baking!
Why You’ll Love Apricot Glaze Ham
- Delicious – Sweet, sticky glaze with just a hint of tang. This easy glazed ham is full of flavor.
- Easy Recipe – this recipe comes together quickly with simple ingredients for an easy and delicious meal.
- Festive – This holiday ham recipe is great for Easter, Christmas, Thanksgiving, or any special family gatherings.
- Budget Friendly – Leftovers are amazing for great sandwiches, breakfast scrambles, and soups.
Ingredients for Apricot Glazed Ham
You only need a handful of basic ingredients to make this gorgeous glaze for your holiday ham.
- Cooked bone-in ham (8–10 lbs) – You can also use a spiral ham
- Apricot preserves – See the substitution section for other flavor suggestions
- Dijon mustard – A good stone-ground mustard will also work
- Brown sugar – Light or dark. Dark will give you a slightly sweeter glaze.
- Apple cider vinegar
- Garlic powder
Equipment Needed To Make Glazed Ham
- Saucepan
- Roasting pan
- Foil
Substitutions & Alterations
- Sub honey or maple syrup for the brown sugar.
- Try peach or pineapple preserves, or orange marmalade. You can also do a blend of peach apricot or apricot cherry preserves for a fun and flavorful twist.
- Mix some spices into your preserves as they simmer. Cinnamon or nutmeg, cardamom or allspice are all great options for adding a bit of extra flavor.
How to Make Ham with Apricot Glaze
Step by Step Instructions overview – Find full directions in recipe card below.
Step 1 – Score the ham, if not using spiral cut, to help the glaze soak in. Cover ham with foil and bake. Mix glaze ingredients until smooth.
Step 2 – Brush glaze over ham. Bake, basting with glaze halfway through. Rest before slicing and serve with extra glaze on the side.
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Time Saving Tips & Tricks
- Buy a pre-sliced spiral ham so the glaze seeps into every slice.
- Prepare glaze up to 2 days ahead and refrigerate; just warm before brushing on.
- Use a roasting pan with a bottom rack for even cooking. Tent with foil if the ham browns too quickly.
- Save the leftovers! They are almost as good as the main dish. Leftover ham is perfect for sandwiches, Ham Casseroles, Breakfast Quiche, or tossing into a Cheesy Ham and Potato Soup or a stew.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for 2-3 days.
Serving and Storage Suggestions
Pair with classic sides like Scalloped Potatoes, Parmesan Smashed Potatoes, Old Fashioned Mac and Cheese, some veggies like Asparagus, green beans or carrots, and some Dinner Rolls. This also goes great with any of these Easy Side Dishes.
Save extra glaze on the side as a dipping sauce.
Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze ham slices for up to 2 months.
How to Reheat Sliced Ham
Reheat slices of ham on the stovetop. Heat a tablespoon or two of water in a skillet over medium heat and add the ham slices. Heat for 2-3 minutes, turning over once, or until hot.
Reheat larger amounts in a preheated 350° oven in a casserole dish for about 10 minutes. Add a little liquid to the bottom of the dish so the ham doesn’t dry out.
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Apricot Glazed Ham
Equipment
- roasting pan
Ingredients
- 1 fully cooked bone-in ham 8–10 lbs
- 1 cup apricot preserves
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- Place ham in a large roasting pan, cut side down.
- Cover ham loosely with foil and bake for 1 ½ hours.
- In a small saucepan, combine apricot preserves, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, vinegar, and garlic powder.
- Heat over medium until smooth and slightly thickened.
- Remove ham from oven and brush generously with glaze.
- Return the ham to the oven, uncovered, for 30 minutes, basting once more with glaze halfway through.
- Let ham rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with extra glaze if desired.
Notes
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Looks delicious and so different than the usual glaze. I am happy to feature your lovely ham with apricot glaze at Love Your Creativity.
I cannot wait to try this recipe out. thanks for sharing at the #HomeMattersParty last week. I will be featuring your posts at this Week’s party. Come check it out!