Best 4 Baked Ham And Apples Recipes

Baked ham and apples is a classic comfort food dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a cozy family dinner. It features tender, juicy ham coated in a sweet and tangy glaze, paired with flavorful, caramelized apples. The combination of savory ham and sweet apples creates a delightful balance of flavors that is sure to please everyone at the table. With its simple ingredients and easy preparation, this dish is a perfect choice for busy weeknights or weekend gatherings.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

BAKED HAM AND APPLES

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WHEN Mother wanted to serve ham, she went to the smokehouse, took one down from the rafters and sliced off as much as was needed. The rest was hung up again. This recipe is great if you use real smoked ham with no water added. When Mother prepared it this way, the flavor was especially sweet and buttery. -Marjorie Schmidt, St. Marys, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h25m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 fully cooked bone-in ham steaks (1 pound each)
2 teaspoons ground mustard
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3 medium tart apples
2 tablespoons butter
Pepper to taste

Steps:

Place ham in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Rub with mustard and sprinkle with brown sugar. Core apples and cut into 3/4-in. slices; arrange in a single layer over ham. Dot with butter and sprinkle with pepper. , Cover and bake at 400° for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 325°; bake for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake 15 minutes longer or until apples are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 1484mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

SUGARCANE BAKED HAM WITH SPICED APPLES AND PEARS

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Provided by Emeril Lagasse

Categories main-dish

Time 1h55m

Yield 10-12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

12 sugarcane swizzle sticks, each cut into about 3-inch pieces
1 hickory smoked ham, spiral sliced, 8 to 10 pounds (no bone, water added, cooked)
1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1 cup Steen?s 100 percent Pure Cane Syrup
1/2 cup dark molasses
1/2 cup dark corn syrup
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 cup water
1 1/2 pounds (about 4) Granny Smith apples
1 1/2 pounds (about 4) Bartlett pears

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Line a shallow baking pan with parchment or waxed paper. Insert the sugarcane sticks into the ham at 3 to 4-inch intervals. Tie the ham, using kitchen twine, horizontally and vertically, like a package, to hold it together. Place it on a wire rack in the baking pan.
In a mixing bowl, combine all of the glaze ingredients together except for the mustard and water. Mix well. In a small bowl, dissolve the mustard in the water, then add to the spice mixture. Blend well.
Brush the entire ham with the glaze, coating it evenly. Wash, core, and halve the fruit. Place all around the ham. Baste the ham a second time and baste the fruit with the glaze. Bake for 45 minutes. Baste the ham and fruit again. Bake another 45 minutes. Remove the ham from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. Remove and discard the string and swizzle sticks. Serve the apples and pears on a platter with the ham. Serve everything warm or at room temperature.

BAKED SLICED HAM AND APPLES

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Good for a hearty breakfast, lunch or dinner. A little like German rouladen, this comfort food is from the Southern chapter of the United States Regional Cookbook, Culinary Arts Institute of Chicago, 1947.

Provided by Molly53

Categories Ham

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

3 lbs ham slices (2 large ones, about 3/8-inch thick)
1 teaspoon dry mustard (Coleman's preferred)
2 teaspoons vinegar
2 apples, peeled and sliced thinly
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

Remove bone from ham.
Mix mustard and vinegar together; spread thinly on ham.
Spread apples in two layers on ham; sprinkle well with brown sugar.
Roll ham the long way and pin with metal skewers or tie with string.
Place in baking pan and dot with butter.
Bake at 350F for 25 to 30 minutes.
Baste several times while baking.
Allow 1/4 to 1/3 pound per serving.

HAM AND CHEESE BAKED APPLES

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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 apples, halved and cored
2 slices deli ham, diced
1/4 cup shredded cheddar
3 tablespoons fresh breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

Core and halve 2 apples, top with these ingredients, and bake at 350 degrees until tender, 30 minutes. If apples get too brown, tent with foil.

Tips:

Choose a ham that is fully cooked and has a bone-in. This will help keep the ham moist and flavorful.
Score the skin of the ham to allow the glaze to penetrate.
Use a variety of apples in your dish for a more complex flavor.
Make sure the apples are peeled and sliced thinly.
Cover the ham and apples during baking to keep them moist.
Baste the ham and apples with the glaze every 30 minutes during baking.
Let the ham and apples rest for 15 minutes before serving.

Conclusion:

Baked ham and apples is a classic dish that is perfect for any special occasion. It is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With a few simple tips, you can make sure your baked ham and apples turn out perfect every time.