Best 5 Spiced Apple Holiday Ham Recipes

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Welcome to the world of tantalizing holiday flavors, where sweet and savory dance harmoniously to create a culinary masterpiece. In this article, we will embark on a journey through the realm of spiced apple holiday ham, a dish that encapsulates the essence of festive indulgence. We will unravel the secrets behind achieving that perfect balance of flavors, ensuring that your holiday table shines with a dish to remember. So, grab your aprons, gather your ingredients, and prepare to elevate your holiday feast to new heights of culinary delight.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

SUGARCANE BAKED HAM WITH SPICED APPLES AND PEARS



Sugarcane Baked Ham with Spiced Apples and Pears image

Provided by Emeril Lagasse

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h55m

Yield 10-12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

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.

RITA'S SWEET HOLIDAY BAKED HAM



Rita's Sweet Holiday Baked Ham image

This is my mom's holiday ham recipe. She would cook this easy recipe on my birthday. Made with maraschino cherries, sliced pineapples, brown sugar, honey and much more yummy ingredients. You'll love this ham dinner, and it's not just for the holidays, but great any time of year!

Provided by AMOREFATA1972

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Ham     Whole

Time 2h20m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup maple syrup
1 cup orange juice
1 cup ginger ale
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup honey
1 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, halved
1 (12 pound) fully-cooked, bone-in ham
1 (15.25 ounce) can pineapple slices in juice, drained
1 box round wooden toothpicks

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the maple syrup, orange juice, ginger ale, brown sugar and honey. Stir in the juice from the maraschino cherries, and half of the cherries. Score the outer edge of the ham with a sharp knife in a diamond pattern. Cuts should be about 1/4 inch deep. This will allow the ham to soak up the juice.
  • Place the ham into an oven bag, and carefully pour the juice mixture over it, keeping all of the juice in the bag. It may look like there is too much juice, but the ham will soak it up while baking. Place the pineapples onto the top of the ham, and secure with toothpicks. Place cherries into the centers of the rings, and secure with toothpicks also. Tie the end of the bag closed with the ties provided, place in a large roasting pan, and cut a few small slits in the top of the oven bag.
  • Bake the ham for 2 hours in the preheated oven. The internal temperature should be 160 degrees F (80 degrees C) when done. Be sure not to touch the bone when taking the temperature. Remove ham from bag to a serving plate, and let stand for 10 minutes before carving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 666.5 calories, Carbohydrate 28.1 g, Cholesterol 127 mg, Fat 42.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 42.1 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Sodium 2917.8 mg, Sugar 23 g

SPICED HOLIDAY HAM



Spiced Holiday Ham image

This glazed ham is one of my family's favorites, so I serve it often at holiday time. Currant jelly, mustard and brown sugar add a special flavor.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h20m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 bone-in half ham (5 to 7 pounds)
15 whole cloves
1 jar (12 ounces) currant jelly
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Score ham; insert cloves in cuts. Place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 20 minutes per pound. Combine jelly, sugar, vinegar, mustard and cinnamon; brush half over ham. Bake 15 minutes. Brush remaining jelly mixture over ham. Bake for 15 minutes, basting occasionally, or until a thermometer reads 140°.

Nutrition Facts :

APPLE-GLAZED HOLIDAY HAM



Apple-Glazed Holiday Ham image

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.

SUGARCANE BAKED HAM WITH SPICED APPLES AND PEARS



Sugarcane Baked Ham with Spiced Apples and Pears image

Provided by Emeril Lagasse

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h55m

Yield 10-12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

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.

Tips:

  • Choose the right ham. A bone-in ham will be more flavorful than a boneless ham. Aim for a ham that is at least 10 pounds, as this will feed a crowd.
  • Prepare the ham properly. Before cooking, remove the skin from the ham and score the fat in a diamond pattern. This will help the glaze penetrate the ham and create a crispy crust.
  • Use a good glaze. The glaze is what will give your ham its flavor, so choose one that you like. There are many different types of glazes to choose from, so experiment until you find one that you love.
  • Cook the ham slowly. Ham is a tough meat, so it needs to be cooked slowly in order to become tender. Cook the ham at a low temperature (325 degrees Fahrenheit) for at least 3 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 140 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let the ham rest before carving. Once the ham is cooked, let it rest for at least 15 minutes before carving. This will help the juices redistribute throughout the ham, making it more tender and flavorful.

Conclusion:

Spiced apple holiday ham is a delicious and festive dish that is perfect for any special occasion. With its sweet and savory flavors, this ham is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a special dish to serve, give spiced apple holiday ham a try. You won't be disappointed!

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