Apricot Glazed Ham
A succulent holiday ham glazed with sweet apricot preserves, tangy mustard, and warm spices, baked to caramelized perfection. Ideal for Easter, Christmas, or festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Main:
- 1 (6–10 lb) fully cooked bone-in or spiral-cut ham
Glaze:
- 1 cup apricot preserves/jam
- ¼–½ cup brown sugar
- 1–2 tbsp Dijon or stone-ground mustard
- Spices: ⅛ tsp each cinnamon, cloves (optional)
- Optional: honey, lemon juice, BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat oven to 325–350°F. Score ham (if not spiral-cut) and place cut-side down in a roasting pan.Glaze: Whisk preserves, sugar, mustard, and spices; simmer briefly. Reserve half for later.Bake: Brush ham with glaze, cover with foil, and bake (1–2 hours, ~14 mins/lb). Uncover, add remaining glaze, and bake 10–30 mins until caramelized.Rest: Let ham rest 15–30 mins before slicing.
Notes
- Bone-in vs. boneless: Bone-in adds flavor but is harder to carve; boneless is easier to slice 8.
- Storage: Leftovers last 3–5 days refrigerated or freeze for 4 months