Best 6 Apple Butter Glazed Ham Recipes

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Apple butter glazed ham is a delightful and flavorful dish that is perfect for special occasions or holiday gatherings. With its sweet and tangy glaze, tender ham, and succulent apples, this tantalizing dish is sure to please even the most discerning palate. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, this comprehensive guide will provide you with everything you need to know to create a mouthwatering apple butter glazed ham that will be the star of your next meal. So, get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we delve into the secrets of crafting this delectable dish.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

APPLE BUTTER MUSTARD GLAZE



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Provided by Food Network

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons neutral oil
2 bone-in pork chops
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
3/4 cup chicken stock
1 shallot, diced
1 tablespoon stone-ground mustard
2 teaspoons apple butter

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle the pork chops with salt and pepper on both sides and cook, flipping once, until nicely browned and cooked to 150 degrees F or desired doneness, 5 to 7 minutes per side. Set the chops aside and reserve the skillet.
  • Pour the chicken stock into the skillet and scrape with a wooden spoon to lift any browned bits. Add the shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, until the stock is reduced by half, about 4 minutes. Whisk in the mustard and apple butter. Turn off the heat and continue whisking until the sauce coats the back of a spoon, about 1 minute. Season as desired with freshly cracked black pepper.

APPLE BUTTER GLAZED HAM



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Chuck Hughes' deliciously sweet apple butter and honey glazed ham is so delectable you'll want it for dessert too!

Provided by Chuck Hughes

Time 6h40m

Yield s: 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

5 pounds Macintosh apples, scrubbed and quartered (not peeled)
4 cups apple juice
2 cups brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
Juice of 1 lemon
1 (10-pound) ham
1 carrot, chopped
1 celery stalk, chopped
1 leek, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 garlic head, halved
1 cup apple butter
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
4 cups water

Steps:

  • For the apple butter: In a large stockpot, combine the apples with the apple juice. Cook on low heat until the apples are tender, about 45 minutes. Remove from heat and pass through a fine sieve. Pour the puree back in the stockpot. Bring to a simmer and add the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Cook on low heat for about 1 1/2 hours until it's reduced by half and thickens up, stirring regularly and skimming the surface if necessary. Remove from heat and let cool.
  • For the ham: Put the ham, carrot, celery, leek, onion, and garlic in a large stockpot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and let simmer for 2 hours. Drain and place into a roasting pan.
  • Preheat the oven at 350 degrees F.
  • In a bowl, combine the apple butter, honey, and Dijon mustard. Peel off the skin of the ham and brush it with apple butter mixture. Pour the water in the bottom of the pan. Place in the oven and cook for 1 1/2 hours, making sure to baste it with the sauce every 15 minutes during cooking process. Remove the ham from the grill and let sit for 10 minutes before carving.

APPLE BUTTER GLAZED HAM RECIPE - (4.2/5)



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Provided by carvalhohm

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (6 to 10-pound) bone in smoked ham
3/4 cup apple butter
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup sugar-free maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Score the ham with a paring knife through the skin and fat in a tight crosshatch pattern. Place the ham, fat side up, in a large roasting pan. Bake 1 hour. Whisk the apple butter, mustard, brown sugar, syrup and cloves in a bowl until smooth. Brush the ham with half the glaze and bake for 15 more minutes. Brush remaining glaze over ham and bake another 15 minutes or until ham is heated through. Let rest for 15 minutes before carving.

APPLE-GLAZED HOLIDAY HAM



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Each Christmas, I'm asked to prepare this entree. I'm happy to oblige because it's easy to assemble, bakes for a few hours unattended and is simply delicious!- Doty Emory, Jasper, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h40m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 spiral-sliced fully cooked bone-in ham (7 to 9 pounds)
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup unsweetened apple juice
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup molasses
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Dash ground ginger
Dash ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Place ham on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 2 hours., In a small saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients. Cook and stir over medium heat until heated through. Brush ham with some of the glaze; bake 30-60 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 140°, brushing occasionally with remaining glaze.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 93mg cholesterol, Sodium 1138mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 31g protein.

BAKED HAM WITH BROWN SUGAR AND APPLE GLAZE



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This is an outstanding ham recipe and has become a family favorite! The ham can even be fully cooked, covered and refrigerated up to 2 days ahead of time, and you can prepare the glaze a day ahead also. Remember save the bone from the ham and freeze for pea soup! Purchase a butt-portion ham (water-added) that is wrapped in heavy plastic for this, the butt is the best! Cooking time is for the last stage of cooking the ham, prep time includes the first cooking of the ham and making the sauce.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Ham

Time 2h25m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (6 lb) bone-in ham (use a butt portion)
3 cups apple cider (use apple cider not 3 cups apple cider vinegar!)
2 cups dried apples, chunks (about 5 ounces)
3/4 cup brown sugar
6 tablespoons cider vinegar
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Set oven to 325 degrees.
  • Place the ham in a roasting pan and bake until a thermometer reads 150F (about 15 minutes per pound).
  • Cool the ham completely (you can cover and refrigerate the cooked ham up to 2 days ahead).
  • In a saucepan bring the apple cider and dried apples to a boil over medium heat.
  • Boil until the liquid is reduced to about 1-1/2 cups (this should take about 8-10 minutes).
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, cider vinegar and mustard until well blended.
  • Add to the cider mixture; simmer sauce until reduced to about 2-1/4 cups, stirring occasionally (this shoud take about 5-6 minutes) the sauce can be prepared a day in advance and refrigerated.
  • Set oven to 375 degrees.
  • Cut 1/2-inch slices from the bone, and place into a glass baking dish.
  • Spoon the sauce over the slices.
  • Bake in the oven until heated through and the sauce bubbles (about 25-30 minutes).
  • Transfer to a platter to serve.
  • DELICIOUS!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1421.1, Fat 80.2, SaturatedFat 29.4, Cholesterol 426.1, Sodium 407.3, Carbohydrate 46.8, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 43.2, Protein 122.3

APPLE CIDER-GLAZED HAM



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When I wanted to try something new with our holiday ham, I created this cider glaze. It's slightly sweet but still has the spicy flavor my family craves. -Rebecca LaWare, Hilton, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h45m

Yield 10 servings (1 cup sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 fully cooked bone-in ham (6 to 7 pounds)
2 cups apple cider
1 cup honey
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon butter
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon apple pie spice

Steps:

  • Place ham on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Score the surface of the ham, making diamond shapes 1/2 in. deep. Cover and bake at 325° for 2 hours., Meanwhile, 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, until a thermometer reads 140°, 30-35 minutes longer. Warm reserved sauce; serve with ham

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 877mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 20g protein.

Tips:

  • To ensure the glaze doesn't burn, keep a close eye on it and stir it frequently.
  • If you don't have apple butter, you can substitute it with a mixture of applesauce and brown sugar.
  • To make sure the ham is cooked through, use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature has reached 140°F (60°C).
  • If you want a crispier crust, increase the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) for the last 15 minutes of baking.
  • Serve the ham with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a salad.

Conclusion:

Apple butter glazed ham is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The sweet and tangy glaze is sure to please everyone at the table, and the ham is cooked to perfection. Whether you're serving it for a holiday meal or a weeknight dinner, this recipe is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a new way to cook ham, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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