Description
This Crockpot Spiral Ham Recipe is an easy and delicious way to serve a juicy, flavorful spiral-cut ham with a sweet and tangy glaze. Slow-cooked in a crockpot with a blend of mustard, brown sugar, maple syrup, and apple cider, this dish is perfect for holiday dinners or special occasions without the hassle of oven roasting.
Ingredients
Scale
Ham
- 7-8 lbs. cooked bone-in spiral-cut ham
Glaze
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard (or grainy mustard)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- â…” cup pure maple syrup
- 1 cup apple cider (or apple juice; not apple cider vinegar. Orange or pineapple juice can also be used)
Instructions
- Prepare the Crockpot: Spray your crockpot with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking, then place the spiral-cut ham in the center of the crockpot.
- Apply Mustard: Brush the entire surface of the ham with the Dijon mustard, ensuring even coverage to enhance flavor and help the glaze stick.
- Add Brown Sugar: Rub the brown sugar evenly all over the mustard-coated ham, which will caramelize and add sweetness during cooking.
- Pour Liquids: Pour the pure maple syrup and apple cider evenly over the ham, which will infuse moisture and additional sweet, fruity notes.
- Cook Low and Slow: Cover the crockpot with its lid and cook on low heat for 3 hours, allowing the ham to warm through and absorb flavors.
- Rest the Ham: Once cooked, transfer the ham to a serving platter and tent it loosely with foil to keep warm while you prepare the glaze.
- Reduce the Sauce: Pour the cooking juices from the crockpot into a medium-sized pot and bring to a boil. Reduce the liquid until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, concentrating the flavors.
- Glaze and Serve: Brush or pour the reduced sauce generously over the ham before serving to add a glossy, flavorful finish. Enjoy your tender, flavorful spiral ham!
Notes
- Use a bone-in spiral-cut ham for best results and flavor.
- If you don’t have apple cider, substitute with apple juice, orange juice, or pineapple juice, but avoid apple cider vinegar as it will alter the taste.
- Nonstick cooking spray helps prevent the ham from sticking to the crockpot.
- Make sure to reduce the sauce well for a thicker glaze consistency.
- This recipe is ideal for a 7-8 lb ham and yields approximately 10 servings.
- Leftover ham and glaze can be refrigerated for several days and reheated gently.
