Best 7 Apricot Glazed Ham Balls Recipes

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Apricot glazed ham balls are a delicious and versatile appetizer or main course that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time, making them a perfect option for busy weeknights or holiday parties. This dish is sure to be a hit at your next gathering, and with so many variations to choose from, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

APRICOT-GLAZED HAM



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Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h55m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

One 7- to 8-pound cured smoked ham, bone in
2 cups apricot jam
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for greasing the foil
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons minced fresh sage
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 bay leaf
Pinch of ground cloves
Pinch of cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degree F.
  • Place the ham on a roasting rack in a roasting pan with the fat-side up. Use a knife to lightly score the fat in a diamond pattern, taking care not to cut into the meat. Bake the ham for 1 hour.
  • While the ham is baking, make the glaze. In a small saucepan, combine the jam, butter, mustard, sage, vinegar, bay leaf, cloves and cinnamon over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring, until the glaze is thin and syrupy.
  • After the ham has baked 1 hour, brush with about half of the glaze and return to the oven. Cook, glazing the ham every 15 to 20 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches about 130 degrees F, 1 to 1 1/2 hours longer. If the glaze starts to burn, tent with a piece of greased foil.
  • Remove the ham from the oven and tent with a piece of greased foil. Let rest for about 10 minutes before carving.

APRICOT-GLAZED HAM



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Glaze a bone-in ham with apricot jam for a entree that's beautiful and delicious. Any leftovers will make meal planning a breeze later in the week. -Galelah Dowell, Fairland, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h30m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 fully cooked bone-in ham (6 to 8 pounds)
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 to 3 tablespoons ground mustard
Whole cloves
1/2 cup apricot preserves

Steps:

  • Place ham on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Score the surface of the ham, making diamond shapes 1/2 in. deep. Combine brown sugar and mustard; rub over surface of ham. Insert a clove in the center of each diamond. , Place ham on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 1 hour. Spoon preserves over ham. Bake 15-30 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 140° and ham is heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 926mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 17g protein.

APRICOT GLAZED HAM



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Apricot preserves and a hint of honey mustard make a wonderful glaze for your traditional Easter Ham (or any other special occasion).

Provided by Karen Karsten

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Ham     Whole

Time 2h5m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (8 pound) fully-cooked, bone-in ham
¼ cup whole cloves
½ cup apricot preserves
3 tablespoons honey mustard

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Score the fatty side of the ham with a sharp knife in a diamond pattern, spacing the lines about 1 inch apart. Insert whole cloves at the intersections, if desired. Place the ham in a shallow roasting pan and cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake the ham in the preheated oven for about 90 minutes. About 10 minutes before the ham is finished, measure the apricot preserves into a small saucepan. Warm over medium heat until liquid, then remove from the heat and stir in the honey mustard.
  • Brush the glaze onto the ham, and return to the oven, uncovered, and bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes, or until the glaze is nicely browned. Let the ham stand for about 10 minutes before carving and serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 677.6 calories, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 145.2 mg, Fat 48.4 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 48.3 g, SaturatedFat 17.2 g, Sodium 3363.4 mg, Sugar 6 g

APRICOT HAM BALLS



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My family requests these ham balls for our annual Christmas Eve open house.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 large eggs
1-3/4 cups apricot nectar, divided
1 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup chopped onion
1-1/2 pounds ground fully cooked ham
1 pound bulk pork sausage
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup vinegar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Whisk eggs with 3/4 cup nectar. Stir in bread crumbs and onion. Add ham and sausage; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 2-in. balls. Place in an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish., In another bowl, mix remaining ingredients and remaining nectar. Pour over ham balls. Bake, uncovered, until meat is no longer pink, 45-50 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 525mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 9g protein.

CROCKPOT APRICOT GLAZED HAM (BATES)



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This is so simple to prepare, but oh so yummy.

Provided by sallye bates

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 6h10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 to 10 lb bone-in ham, butt or shank portion
APRICOT GLAZE
1/2 c brown sugar, firmly packed
2 Tbsp spicy brown mustard
8 oz apricot preserves
1 tsp ground allspice (or cloves)

Steps:

  • 1. In small saucepan, mix sugar, mustard, preserves and spice. Stir over low heat until sugar is thoroughly dissolved and mixture is heated through
  • 2. Place ham in large crockpot on a rack NOTE: If you don't have a rack, make "runners" by scrunching up several layers of heavy duty foil and placing in bottom of crockpot to rest ham on
  • 3. Brush ham on all sides with glaze mixture, reserving about half of glaze for later basting
  • 4. Cook on low setting for 4-5 hours After 4-5 hours, baste ham with remainder of glaze and turn crockpot to high setting Cook another hour on high until glaze is caramelized onto meat
  • 5. Remove to serving platter and let rest for 15-30 minutes before carving.

APRICOT AND HONEY HAM GLAZE



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I found this recipe years ago and use this glaze whenever I make a ham now.

Provided by Cheryl Gausdal

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Ham Glaze Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 4

½ cup apricot jam
3 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon hot English mustard
2 tablespoons orange marmalade

Steps:

  • Stir together the apricot jam, honey, hot English mustard, and orange marmalade in a bowl until the mixture is well combined.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 57.4 calories, Carbohydrate 15.2 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 23.8 mg, Sugar 12.1 g

APRICOT-GLAZED HAM BALLS RECIPE - (4.5/5)



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Provided by Caryl

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons unsweetened pineapple juice
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 pound ground fully cooked ham
1/2 pound ground pork
1/2 cup snipped dried apricots
1 18 ounce jar apricot preserves
1/3 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

Steps:

  • 1. For meatballs, in a large bowl combine egg, graham cracker crumbs, the 2 tablespoons pineapple juice, dry mustard, and salt. Add ground ham, ground pork, and snipped apricots; mix well. Shape into 30 meatballs. In a 15x10x1-inch baking pan arrange meatballs in a single layer. Bake, uncovered, in a 350 degree F oven for 20 minutes. Drain well. In a 3-1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker place cooked meatballs. 2. For sauce, in a small bowl combine apricot preserves, the 1/3 cup pineapple juice, vinegar, and ginger. Pour sauce over meatballs. 3. Cover; cook on low-heat setting for 4 to 5 hours or on high-heat setting for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. 4. Serve immediately or keep covered on low-heat setting for up to 2 hours. Gently stir just before serving. Serve with toothpicks. Makes 30 meatballs. Nutrition facts: Servings Per Recipe 30, Calories 86, Protein (gm) 3, Carbohydrate (gm) 15, Fat, total (gm) 2, Cholesterol (mg) 15, Saturated fat (gm) 1, Monosaturated fat (gm) 1, Sugar, total (gm) 10, Vitamin A (IU) 146, Vitamin C (mg) 2, Thiamin (mg) 0, Riboflavin (mg) 0, Niacin (mg) 1, Pyridoxine (Vit. B6) (mg) 0, Folate (µg) 8, Cobalamin (Vit. B12) (µg) 0, Sodium (mg) 151, Calcium (DV %) 10, Iron (DV %) 0, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Tips:

  • Start with a high-quality ham. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your finished dish.
  • Make sure to finely chop the ham. This will help the glaze adhere to the meat and ensure even cooking.
  • Use a combination of brown sugar and apricot preserves for the glaze. This will give the ham balls a sweet and tangy flavor.
  • Add a little bit of Dijon mustard to the glaze. This will add a pop of flavor and help to balance out the sweetness of the glaze.
  • Cook the ham balls until they are browned and caramelized. This will ensure that they are cooked through and have a delicious flavor.

Conclusion:

Apricot glazed ham balls are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They are perfect for a party or potluck, and they can also be served as a quick and easy weeknight meal. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a dish that your family and friends will love.

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