You can ask pretty much any member of our family whether they prefer turkey or ham on the holiday table, and it’s going to be ham every single time. Now, don’t get me wrong, we love our Roast Turkey, but there’s something about the tender, juicy texture and incredible flavor of this Spiral Ham with Apple Cider Glaze. This recipe takes just 15 minutes to prep and makes the perfect Easter ham, Thanksgiving ham, Christmas ham, Monday ham, Tuesday ham…Okay, you get it. 😉 I’ve included options to bake the spiral ham or to make Slow Cooker Spiral Ham, so pick whatever works best for you! The result is tender, juicy, flavorful, and finished off with a sweet apple cider glaze. Be sure to serve it with Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Honey Glazed Carrots, Cheesy Baked Asparagus and Mom’s Homemade Buns to round out your holiday dinner! Not a fan of apple cider? Try my Honey Baked Ham.
Ingredients Needed:
Spiral Sliced Ham: I use a 3-4 kg/7-9 pound ham for this recipe. Keep in mind that a ham of a different size will cook at a different rate. Spiced Apple Cider, Light Brown Sugar, and Cornstarch: makes up a simple, sweet, perfectly spiced apple cider glaze for the ham. Salt and Pepper: just add these to the glaze to taste.
How to Choose a Spiral Ham
Here are a few of my tips for choosing a spiral ham:
Find a butcher you trust. The key is quality for a good price. Thankfully, hams go on sale all the time, especially around the holidays. Plan ahead. The standard recommendation is ½ pound of ham per person. However, this depends on who you are feeding or how many sides you have. If you’re feeding kids or have a lot of other food, you can likely plan on less. Pick the right cut. Not all spiral hams are cut the same. Some are cut thicker, while others are thinner. Once you find one that your family loves, stick to the same brand every year so you know what you’re getting.
How to Make Spiral Ham with Apple Cider Glaze
This baked ham recipe takes just 15 minutes to prep!
How to Make Crockpot Spiral Ham
This Spiral Ham with Apple Cider Glaze is great in the oven, but can also be cooked in the crockpot! To cook your ham in the crockpot, pour some apple juice or apple cider in the bottom of the slow cooker, add in the ham, and cook on low for 8-10 hours. If you don’t have quite that long, you can give it a head start on high for roughly 4 hours, depending on the size of your ham.
Serving Suggestions
Serve your sliced ham drizzled with apple cider glaze and with any of your favorite side dishes! I love Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Homemade Creamed Corn, Baked Mac and Cheese, Garlic Herb Dinner Rolls, or Roasted Green Beans.
Got leftovers?
Try these recipes:
Ham and Bean Soup — so cozy on a cold day! Easy Leftover Ham Recipes — everything you could possibly need. Cheesy Ham and Potato Casserole — pure comfort food!
More Ham Recipes You’ll Love
Baked Honey Glazed Ham
Slow Cooker Honey Glazed Ham
Instant Pot Ham with Pineapple Glaze
Slow Cooker Balsamic Cherry Glazed Ham Recipe + VIDEO
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