Description
This apricot glazed ham recipe makes the perfect show-stopping holiday centerpiece. Whether it’s for Christmas, Easter, or Sunday dinner, this easy baked ham is foolproof, flavorful, and guaranteed to impress every time.
Ingredients
Units
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- 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 the oven to 325°F. Place ham in a large roasting pan, cut side down.
- Cover loosely with foil and bake for 1½ hours to warm through.
- Make the glaze: In a small saucepan, combine apricot preserves, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, vinegar, and garlic powder. Heat over medium until smooth and slightly thickened.
- Glaze and finish: Remove ham from the oven and brush generously with glaze. Return to the oven uncovered and bake 30 minutes more, basting halfway through.
- Rest and serve: Let the ham rest 10 minutes before slicing. Spoon extra glaze over the top if you’d like a glossy finish.
Notes
- For extra shine, broil 1–2 minutes at the end — just keep a close eye so it doesn’t burn.
- Spiral hams are tall and uneven; turning the pan ensures even browning and no dry edges.
- If your spiral ham isn’t pre-scored, lightly cut ¼-inch deep diamonds into the fat before baking — it helps the glaze cling and caramelize beautifully.
- Prepare the glaze up to 3 days in advance and refrigerate. Warm gently before using.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish | Holiday
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 oz (1 slice of glazed ham)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 1150 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg