Description
Apple Cider BBQ Glazed Ham is a tender, spiral-cut holiday centerpiece infused with sweet apple cider, cinnamon, and cloves, then brushed with a sticky apple cider BBQ glaze. This baked ham is perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Sunday dinners and bursts with cozy fall flavor.
Ingredients
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1 bone-in spiral cut ham (6-8 lbs)
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2 cups apple cider
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1/2 cup brown sugar
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1/2 cup BBQ sauce (honey or smoky style)
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2 tbsp Dijon mustard
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1 tsp cinnamon
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1/4 tsp ground cloves
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2 Granny Smith apples, thinly sliced
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4 cinnamon sticks
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Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Place ham cut-side down in a large roasting pan.
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Arrange apple slices and cinnamon sticks around the ham.
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In a saucepan over medium heat, combine apple cider, brown sugar, BBQ sauce, Dijon mustard, cinnamon, and cloves. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the glaze thickens slightly.
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Pour half of the glaze over the ham. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 1.5 hours, basting halfway through.
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Remove foil, brush remaining glaze over ham, and bake uncovered for another 30 minutes, until sticky and caramelized.
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Let the ham rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with parsley and serve with extra apples on the side.
Notes
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For extra flavor, marinate the ham in the glaze overnight.
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Use a meat thermometer—internal temp should reach 140°F.
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Delicious served with mashed potatoes, green beans, or roasted carrots.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
