Description

Sticky Ham with Spiced Cider Glaze is a show-stopping dish that elevates any occasion with its sweet and spicy flavor profile. Featuring a succulent ham enveloped in a glossy apple cider glaze, this recipe is sure to impress your guests and leave them craving more. Perfect for holidays or cozy dinners, it’s simple enough for novice cooks yet delicious enough to wow seasoned chefs.

Ingredients

Scale

1 fully cooked bone-in ham (6–8 pounds)
1 cup apple cider
1 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground cloves

Instructions

Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
Score the surface of the ham in a diamond pattern and place it in a baking dish.
In a medium saucepan, combine apple cider, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, cinnamon, and cloves over medium heat until heated through (about 5 minutes).
Pour half the glaze over the ham and cover loosely with foil.
Bake for approximately 1 hour, basting every 15 minutes with additional glaze.
Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving with leftover glaze.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 3 oz (85g)
Calories: 290
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 920mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 24g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 14g
Cholesterol: 60mg

Keywords: Enhance flavor by adding crushed pineapple or swapping spices as desired. Leftovers can be stored tightly wrapped in foil in the refrigerator for up to three days.