Baked Ham With Brown Sugar And Apple Glaze Recipe

This show-stopping baked ham recipe is a family favorite! Impress your guests with its rich, sweet and tangy brown sugar and apple glaze. Prepare ahead – the ham can be cooked and refrigerated up to 2 days in advance, and the glaze can be made a day ahead too! We use a water-added butt portion ham (the best!), resulting in a supremely juicy and tender ham. Don't forget to save the bone for delicious pea soup!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 145 mins
Calories 1421.1 kcal
Protein 244g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
Baked Ham With Brown Sugar And Apple Glaze 54

Recipe Actions

Share this recipe:

Recipe Author

Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Baked Ham With Brown Sugar And Apple Glaze

Cook Smarter with Sous, Your Kitchen Companion

Missing an ingredient for this Baked Ham With Brown Sugar And Apple Glaze? Need a perfect wine pairing or a healthy side dish idea? Don't guess—ask Sous! Your AI-powered sous-chef is ready to help you swap ingredients, adjust serving sizes, and discover flavor tips in seconds.

How to Make Baked Ham With Brown Sugar And Apple Glaze

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. Place the ham in a roasting pan and bake until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 150°F (65°C).
  3. Remove from oven and let the ham cool completely.
  4. In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups apple cider and 1 cup dried apples. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
  5. Reduce heat and simmer until the liquid is reduced to about 1 1/2 cups (approximately 15-20 minutes), stirring occasionally.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 cup packed brown sugar, 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, and 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard until smooth.
  7. Add the brown sugar mixture to the simmering apple cider mixture.
  8. Reduce heat to low and simmer until the sauce is reduced to about 2 1/4 cups (approximately 10-15 minutes), stirring occasionally. The sauce can be prepared a day in advance and refrigerated.
  9. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  10. Score the ham by cutting 1/2-inch slices from the bone, leaving the ham mostly intact. Place the ham in a glass baking dish.
  11. Spoon the glaze evenly over the scored ham slices.
  12. Bake for 20-30 minutes, or until heated through and the sauce is bubbling.
  13. Remove from oven and let rest for 10-15 minutes before transferring to a platter.
  14. Serve and enjoy! Don't forget to save the ham bone for pea soup!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

16 g

Sugar

172g

Fat

146g

Carbs

15g