Apple Cider Glazed Ham is a holiday showstopper, slow-baked until tender and juicy, finished with a glaze that balances cozy, and tangy.

Give your Christmas Baked Ham even more holiday flavor with this Apple Cider Glaze. Like my other Holiday Dinner Recipes, this is sure to wow your family and friends at potlucks and holiday parties.

Sabrina’s Apple Cider Glazed Ham Recipe

I love a beautiful and tasty ham for holiday dinners. It’s delicious, easy to make, and a traditional classic that leaves tons of leftovers to enjoy after you hit holiday break burnout. Since this Apple Cider Glazed Ham recipe is going to have layers of strong flavors, you want to serve this with milder sides. I like to round out the meal with Oven Roasted Potatoes, Sautéed Green Beans, and some extra glaze.

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Ingredients

Instructions

Place ham on a rack in a shallow roasting pan.
Score the surface of the ham, making diamond shapes ½ in. deep.
Cover and bake at 325° for 2 hours.
In a large saucepan, combine the cider, honey, vinegar and mustard; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes, stirring frequently.
Stir in the butter, chili powder and apple pie spice.
Set aside 1 cup for serving.
Cook the remaining sauce until thickened; spoon over ham.
Bake, uncovered 30-35 minutes longer, until a thermometer reads 140°.
Warm reserved sauce and serve with ham.