Description
A delicious and easy Crockpot Spiral Ham recipe that features a tender bone-in spiral-cut ham glazed with a sweet and tangy maple mustard sauce. Perfect for holiday dinners or family gatherings, this recipe requires minimal prep and slow cooking to infuse amazing flavors.
Ingredients
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Ham and Glaze
- 7-8 lbs. cooked bone-in spiral-cut ham
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard (or grainy mustard)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- â…” cup pure maple syrup
- 1 cup apple cider (or apple juice, not apple cider vinegar; orange or pineapple juice also work)
Instructions
- Prepare the Crockpot: Spray your crockpot with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking. Place the spiral-cut ham in the center of the crockpot.
- Apply Mustard: Brush the entire surface of the ham evenly with the Dijon mustard, providing a flavorful base for the glaze.
- Add Brown Sugar: Rub the brown sugar all over the surface of the ham to add sweetness and help caramelize the glaze.
- Pour Maple Syrup and Apple Cider: Pour the pure maple syrup and apple cider evenly over the ham, ensuring good distribution of the glaze liquids.
- Cook the Ham: Cover the crockpot and cook the ham on the low setting for 3 hours, allowing it to warm through and absorb the glaze flavors slowly.
- Rest the Ham: Once cooked and heated through, carefully transfer the ham to a serving platter and tent it loosely with foil to keep warm.
- Reduce the Glaze: Pour the remaining juices from the crockpot into a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the sauce until it is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, concentrating the flavors.
- Glaze the Ham: Brush or pour the reduced sauce over the ham just before serving for a glossy, flavorful finish. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use cooked bone-in spiral-cut ham for best results.
- If you don’t have Dijon mustard, grainy mustard is a great alternative.
- Apple cider can be substituted with apple juice, orange juice, or pineapple juice depending on your flavor preference.
- Watch the glaze reduction carefully to avoid burning.
- This recipe is perfect for holidays and can easily be doubled for larger gatherings.
