Best 2 Apple Baked Ham Recipes

Whether you're looking to impress your guests at a special occasion dinner or simply seeking a comforting and delicious weeknight meal, apple baked ham is a versatile dish that delivers both in flavor and presentation. With its sweet and tangy glaze, tender ham, and the aromatic blend of apples, this classic recipe is sure to become a family favorite. As you embark on your culinary journey, let us guide you through the essential steps and variations of this delectable dish, ensuring that your apple baked ham turns out perfectly every time.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

APPLE RAISIN SAUCE FOR BAKED HAM

Apple Raisin Sauce for Baked Ham image

In our home, baked ham was reserved for the holidays. Always decorated with pineapple rings, cherries and studded with cloves it still never did it for me. Then, recently, someone served this wonderful sauce over that traditional baked ham, that made my taste buds smile. I hope you will too when you try it. It's so simple and quick to make.

Provided by Gingerbee

Categories Sauces

Time 15m

Yield 1 cup, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
1 cup apple juice
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup raisins

Steps:

In a saucepan combine all the ingredients and bring to a simmer.
Cook until mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon; approximately 10 minutes and there you have it!

BAKED FRESH HAM WITH APPLE-CRANBERRY SAUCE

Baked Fresh Ham with Apple-Cranberry Sauce image

Provided by Tyler Florence

Time 2h15m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

5 to 6-pound fresh ham
Extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 apples, split in 1/2
2 cups cranberries, (if not fresh, frozen is fine)
1 cinnamon stick
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon pickling spice
1 tablespoon black mustard seeds
2 tablespoons sugar
1 (1-inch) piece ginger
1 1/2 cups apple juice
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar

Steps:

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
Score fat and put ham, fat side up, in a roasting pan. Rub with extra-virgin olive oil and season with plenty of salt and pepper all over. Cover loosely with foil and roast for 2 hours. Remove foil and roast for final hour uncovered.
In a large saucepan add all the sauce ingredients and simmer for 25 minutes until apples are almost falling apart and the sauce is fragrant. Remove cinnamon stick, bay leaf, and ginger then puree in a blender until completely smooth. Serve with baked fresh ham.

Tips:

Choose a ham that is fully cooked and spiral-cut. This will make it easier to glaze and cook evenly.
Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit (163 degrees Celsius) before you start cooking the ham.
Place the ham in a baking dish and cover it with foil. This will help to keep the ham moist during cooking.
Bake the ham for 10-12 minutes per pound, or until the internal temperature reaches 140 degrees Fahrenheit (60 degrees Celsius).
During the last 30 minutes of cooking, remove the foil and brush the ham with the glaze of your choice. This will help to caramelize the glaze and give the ham a delicious crust.
Let the ham rest for 15-20 minutes before carving. This will help the juices to redistribute throughout the ham, making it more tender and flavorful.

Conclusion:

Apple-baked ham is a classic holiday dish that is sure to impress your guests. With its sweet and savory flavors, this dish is a perfect way to celebrate any special occasion. By following the tips and recipes in this article, you can easily create a delicious and memorable apple-baked ham that your family and friends will love.