APRICOT-GLAZED HAM
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
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 STEAK
Want to prepare a small Easter meal? The sweet-savory ham steak glaze gives it an attractive look and delicious flavor. -Galelah Dowell, Fairland, Oklahoma
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place ham steak in a baking dish coated with cooking spray. Combine the remaining ingredients; spoon over ham. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 12-16 minutes or until heated through. Cut in half to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 194 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 1094mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 16g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
APRICOT-GLAZED HAM
Provided by Katie Lee Biegel
Categories main-dish
Time 2h55m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
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.
GLAZED HAM WITH APRICOT-MUSTARD SAUCE
This is a very tasty sweet glaze for a holiday ham that is already cooked. Apricot and mustard come together for a tasty flavor that's sure to delight all at the dinner table.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Time 2h15m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees, with rack in lowest position. Line a large roasting pan with aluminum foil; place roasting rack in pan.
- With a sharp knife, trim fat, leaving a 1/4-inch-thick layer. Lightly score fat in a diamond pattern (do not cut into meat). Place ham, fat side up, on rack; roast 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine jam and mustard (they can be mixed and refrigerated up to 1 day ahead). Transfer 1/2 cup mixture to a small bowl to glaze ham. Set aside saucepan with remaining mixture.
- After 1 hour, brush ham with glaze. Repeat every 15 minutes until brown and shiny, and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part, avoiding bone, registers 130 degrees, about 1 hour more (if glaze starts to burn, tent ham with buttered foil). Discard unused glaze. Remove ham from oven; cover loosely with buttered foil to keep warm. Temperature will then rise another 5 to 10 degrees.
- Bring jam mixture in saucepan to a boil. Carve ham, reserving bone and 2 cups of meat for Split Pea Soup. Serve with sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 405 g, Fat 11 g, Protein 46 g
CLASSIC PINEAPPLE-APRICOT GLAZED HAM
A gorgeous glazed ham calls for a celebration, but it can be a bit daunting to make one. It doesn't have to be that way. As long as you buy the right ham (that's what your butcher is for, friends!), it's a snap to put together a flavorful, fragrant glaze -- and that's really all you need to make this showstopper of a roast.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 3h55m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- For the ham: Remove the ham from the refrigerator and bring to room temperature, about 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
- Trim off any skin from the ham. Use a sharp paring knife to score through the fat in a diagonal crosshatch pattern without cutting through to the meat. Insert the cloves into the ham, placing them at the intersections of the cuts (you may have some cloves left over).
- Put the ham, flat-side down, on a rack in a roasting pan. Pour 1/4 inch water into the bottom of the pan. Transfer to the oven and roast until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the ham registers 130 degrees F, about 2 hours and 30 minutes (about 15 minutes per pound).
- Meanwhile make the glaze: Squeeze the lime juice into a small saucepan. Add the ginger and pineapple juice. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer until reduced to 1/2 cup, 8 to 10 minutes. Strain, then stir in the lime zest, apricot preserves and Dijon.
- Increase the oven temperature to 425 degrees F. Pour half the pineapple glaze over the ham and brush to coat. If the water in the bottom of the pan has evaporated, add more. Return the ham to the oven and roast, basting every 10 minutes with the remaining glaze, until glossy and well browned, about 45 minutes more.
- Let the ham rest for 15 minutes before carving. Carve the ham into slices and serve.
APRICOT GINGER MUSTARD-GLAZED HAM
Although I usually buy spiral-sliced hams, I decided to do a home-baked ham with a gingery glaze. This is how you do special-occasion dining. -Ally Phillips, Murrells Inlet, South Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 2h15m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°. Place ham on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Using a sharp knife, score surface of ham with 1/4-in.-deep cuts in a diamond pattern. Cover and bake until a thermometer reads 130°, 1-3/4 to 2-1/4 hours., Meanwhile, place remaining ingredients in a food processor; process until blended. Remove ham from oven. Increase oven setting to 425°. Spread apricot mixture over ham., Bake ham, uncovered, until a thermometer reads 140°, 15-20 minutes longer. If desired, increase oven setting to broil; broil until golden brown, 2-4 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 201 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 87mg cholesterol, Sodium 1258mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 30g protein.
MUSTARD & APRICOT-GLAZED HAM
Glazing a bone-in ham with apricot jam gives it an attractive look and delicious flavor. It's the star of many of our Sunday suppers.-Galelah Dowell, Fairland, Oklahoma
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h30m
Yield 18-20 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
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. , Freeze option: Freeze cooled sliced ham in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish until heated through.
Nutrition Facts :
MAPLE APRICOT GLAZED HAM
Provided by Trisha Yearwood
Categories main-dish
Time 2h10m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place the ham on the baking sheet.
- Stir together the jam, maple syrup, hot sauce, Dijon and pickle brine in a small pan over medium heat. Cook until everything is combined and the mixture is pourable, 2 to 3 minutes. Brush the mixture onto the ham, reserving any excess for a final glaze at the end.
- Bake, rotating and basting the ham with the glaze and juices every hour, until browned on top and warmed through, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Serve as mini sandwiches on the rolls with pickles.
APRICOT-BOURBON GLAZED HAM
With its sweet, tart, and smoky glaze, this apricot-bourbon glazed ham will be the centerpiece of any sunny spring celebration.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Time 3h
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees, with rack in lower third. Wrap ham in a large piece of parchment-lined foil and place, cut side down, on a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet; bake 1 hour. Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, bring jam and bourbon to a rapid simmer over medium-high. Cook until reduced by half, about 40 minutes. Stir in lemon juice and pepper and cook 2 minutes. Reserve 1 cup glaze for serving.
- Remove ham from oven and increase temperature to 425 degrees. Unwrap ham, carefully flattening parchment-lined foil against baking sheet. With a sharp knife, score fat with long cuts, 1/2 inch apart. Bake 15 minutes.
- Remove ham from oven and brush all over with some glaze. Bake until ham is deep golden brown and an instant-read thermometer inserted in thickest part registers 145 degrees, 45 to 60 minutes, brushing ham with glaze every 15 minutes (wrap tip of bone in foil if it begins to overbrown). Transfer ham to a carving board, tent with foil, and let rest 30 minutes before carving. Serve warm or at room temperature with reserved glaze.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 624 g, Fat 13 g, Protein 86 g, SaturatedFat 4 g
APRICOT-GLAZED HAM STEAKS
This recipe is from Cooking Light. It is very quick and easy, and is one my whole family enjoys. I usually serve it with mashed sweet potatoes and green beans.
Provided by txghog
Categories Ham
Time 13m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; place over medium-high heat until hot.
- Add ham; cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until lightly browned.
- Add apricot spread and orange juice to skillet, stirring until spread melts.
- Reduce heat and simmer 5-6 minutes or until ham is glazed.
- Enjoy!
SWEET & SPICY APRICOT-GLAZED HAM
This delicious ham from our Test Kitchen gets a spicy-sweet tang from its glaze, which also adds a sumptuous sheen to the meat. The zip from the mustard and subtle apricot flavor permeate every tender juicy slice. Count on this ham to entice company to the table and make a great impression with your dinner guests.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 2h35m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Score surface of ham, making diamond shapes 1/4-in. deep. Insert a clove in each diamond. Place ham on a rack in a shallow roasting pan; pour ginger ale into pan. Loosely cover with foil. Bake at 325° for 1 hour. , In a small bowl, combine the spreadable fruit, brown sugar, mustard and ginger; brush some over ham. , Bake, uncovered, for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until a thermometer reads 140° and ham is heated through, brushing occasionally with glaze. Serve with remaining glaze.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 182 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 1200mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GLAZED HAM WITH APRICOT MUSTARD SAUCE
I have not tried this ham. I'm posting this for safe keeping. I found this recipe in Martha Stewarts Everyday Food magazine.
Provided by internetnut
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 2h15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375, with rack in lowest position. Line a large roasting pan with aluminum foil; place roasting rack in pan.
- With a sharp knife, trim fat, leaving a 1/4-inch thick layer. Lightly score fat in a diamond pattern (do not cut into meat). Place ham, fat side up, on rack; roast 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine jam and mustard (they can be mixed and refrigerated up to 1 day ahead). Transfer 1/2 cup mixture to a small bowl to glaze ham. Set aside saucepan with remaining mixture.
- After 1 hour, brush ham with glaze. Repeat every 15 minutes until brown and shiny, and an instant read thermometer inserted in the thickest part, avoiding bone, registers 130, about 1 hour more (if glaze starts to burn, tent ham with buttered foil). Discard unused glaze. Remove ham from oven; cover loosely with buttered foil to keep warm. Temperature will then rise another 5-10 degrees.
- Bring jam mixture in saucepan to a boil. Carve ham. Serve with sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 803.3, Fat 24.4, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 206.4, Sodium 6049.3, Carbohydrate 53.7, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 29.8, Protein 90.5
APRICOT-GLAZED HAM BALLS RECIPE - (4.5/5)
Provided by Caryl
Number Of Ingredients 12
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
APRICOT-BOURBON GLAZED HAM
Combine three ingredients to create a simply delicious basting sauce for baked ham.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h55m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Heat oven to 325°F. In small bowl, mix preserves, ginger and bourbon until smooth.
- Place ham on rack in shallow roasting pan. Make cuts about 1/2 inch apart and 1/4 inch deep in diamond pattern around top and sides of ham. Brush with 3 tablespoons of the preserves mixture. Insert ovenproof meat thermometer in thickest part of ham.
- Bake uncovered 45 minutes. Brush remaining preserves mixture over ham. Bake about 45 minutes longer or until thermometer reads 140°F. Remove ham from oven, cover with tent of foil and let stand 10 to 15 minutes for easier carving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1770 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 0 g
APRICOT GLAZED BAKED HAM FOR TWO
Make and share this Apricot Glazed Baked Ham for Two recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Super San Mateo Che
Categories Ham
Time 3h15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°F
- Place ham on rack in open roasting pan, cut side facing down.
- Insert meat thermometer in the thickest, center part of the ham.
- Bake for about 2 hours.
- Drain pineapple; reserve syrup.
- In small saucepan, cook syrup, apricot preserves, dry mustard, allspice and nutmeg.
- Bring to a boil and continue boiling for about 10 minutes.
- Remove ham from oven and brush immediately with the glaze.
- Use toothpicks to secure pineapples around the ham. Secure a cherry in the center of each pineapple.
- Return ham to oven and bake 1 hour longer or until thermometer registers 160°F
- Brush with glaze one last time about 10 minutes before done.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1102.4, Fat 46.9, SaturatedFat 15.5, Cholesterol 273.4, Sodium 6897.9, Carbohydrate 81.8, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 48.5, Protein 93.5
APRICOT & MANGO-GLAZED HAM
Chutney adds a nice sweetness to the glaze on this ham. The elegant entree is just meant for festive occasions. -Chinarose, Tasteofhome.com
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 2h15m
Yield 18 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place ham on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Score the surface of the ham, making diamond shapes 1/2 in. deep; insert a clove in each diamond. Pour cider into pan., In a small saucepan, combine the preserves, chutney and mustard. Cook and stir over medium heat until preserves are melted; brush over ham. Press brown sugar onto ham., Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 2 to 2-1/2 hours or until a thermometer reads 140°, basting occasionally with pan drippings. Cover loosely with foil if ham browns too quickly. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 243 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 1666mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 28g protein.
APRICOT BOURBON GLAZED HAM
This recipe came in a periodical I receive monthly. I plan to make this on Easter. I will post pictures. Sound great.
Provided by Jane from Ohio
Categories Ham
Time 2h10m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Heat oven to 325 degrees.
- in a small bowl mix preserves, ginger and bourbon until smooth.
- Place ham on rack in a shallow roasting pan.
- make cuts 1/2 in apart and 1/4 inch deep in a diamond pattern around top and sides of ham.
- brush han with 3 tablespoons of the preserve mixture.
- insert oven proof thermoneter in thickest part of ham.
- bake uncovered 45 minutes.
- brush remaining preserves mixture over ham.
- bake about 45 minutes longer or until thermoneter reads 140 degrees.
- remove ham from oven, cover with tent of foil and let stand 10 t0 15 minutes for easier carving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 665.7, Fat 40, SaturatedFat 14.7, Cholesterol 213.1, Sodium 141.5, Carbohydrate 8.8, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 5.8, Protein 60.9
APRICOT GLAZED HAM WITH CRANBERRY CHUTNEY
The chutney makes this dish! Be sure to make this at your next gathering and you'll be the star of the party!
Provided by ChefCO Mom
Categories < 4 Hours
Time 2h
Yield 8 , 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Combine the apricots, orange zest, sugar, water, and honey in a sauce pan. Bring to a boil then lower to a simmer for 5 minutes until it's a nice thick glaze. Remove from the heat and add the vanilla paste, cardamon, allspice, coriander and sage.
- Glaze ham with half of the apricot mixture and bake at 350. Baste frequently, until the ham is heated through.about 45 minutes.
- While the ham is baking, in the saucepan with the remaining apricot mixture, add the cranberries and red wine. Simmer until the mixture is thick.
- Serve the ham with the cranberry chutney.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 787.5, Fat 26.6, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 156.2, Sodium 3928.4, Carbohydrate 81.7, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 72.8, Protein 53.8
APRICOT-GLAZED SMOKED HAM
Make and share this Apricot-Glazed Smoked Ham recipe from Food.com.
Provided by CookingONTheSide
Categories Ham
Time 3h35m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Position oven rack in bottom third of oven; heat to 3250 degrees; you'll need a shallow roasting pan.
- Cut off thick rind on ham to expose the fat layer underneath, leaving about 5 inches of the rind intact covering the narrow shank end.
- Using sharp knife, score fat in diamond pattern.
- Press 1 clove into center of each diamond.
- Place ham in roasting pan; pour water in pan.
- Cover loosely with heavy-duty foil.
- Roast ham 1 1/2 hours.
- Meanwhile, mix glaze ingredients.
- Remove ham from oven; brush with one-third of glaze.
- Continue to bake, uncovered 1 hour, brushing with remaining glaze every 20 minutes, or until internal temperature registers 160 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer.
- Let ham rest 20 minutes.
- Transfer to platter.
- Serve ham hot, warm or at room temperature.
- Plan ahead: Let ham come to room temperature, covered about 2 hours before baking.
- This will serve 8, with leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1097.3, Fat 52.9, SaturatedFat 17.6, Cholesterol 312.4, Sodium 7872.6, Carbohydrate 51.6, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 28.7, Protein 105.5
APRICOT GLAZED HAM
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
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
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
#ham #time-to-make #course #main-ingredient #preparation #occasion #main-dish #pork #holiday-event #easter #dietary #meat #4-hours-or-less
You'll also love
The History of Apricot Glazed Ham
Ham has been a popular dish for centuries and has always been a staple of the holiday season. Apricot glazed ham, however, is a more recent addition to the traditional ham recipes. The origin of the apricot glaze is not clear, but it is believed to have originated in the United States in the late 19th century. The use of apricots in cooking can be traced back to ancient times in China and Babylon, where the fruit was prized for its health benefits and versatility. In the Middle Ages, apricots were introduced to Europe through the Silk Road and quickly became popular in cooking. The combination of apricots and ham was likely the result of experimentation in the kitchen. The sweet and tangy glaze complements the salty flavor of the ham, creating a perfect balance of sweet and savory.Ingredients Used in Apricot Glazed Ham Recipes
The ingredients used in apricot glazed ham recipes vary, but the basic recipe usually includes a ham, apricot jam or preserves, brown sugar, honey, Dijon mustard, and a variety of spices. Some recipes may also include pineapple juice, ginger, cinnamon, or cloves to add an extra layer of flavor. The ham used in this recipe can be any type of ham, but spiral hams are particularly popular due to their ease of preparation and uniformity in size. The apricot jam or preserves used in the glaze can be homemade or store-bought, but it is essential that the jam is of high quality to ensure a flavorful glaze. The brown sugar and honey are used to sweeten the glaze and help it caramelize on the ham. Dijon mustard adds a tangy flavor to the glaze and helps thicken it, while spices such as ginger, cinnamon, and cloves add complexity to the flavor profile.How to Prepare and Cook Apricot Glazed Ham
To prepare apricot glazed ham, start by carefully trimming the excess fat from the ham. This will help the glaze adhere to the ham and prevent it from becoming too greasy. Score the surface of the ham in a criss-cross pattern, creating small diamond shapes. This will allow the glaze to seep into the ham, making it more flavorful. In a saucepan, combine the apricot jam or preserves, brown sugar, honey, Dijon mustard, and spices. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it is smooth and well combined. Place the ham in a roasting pan and brush the glaze over the surface of the ham, making sure to get the glaze in between the diamond shapes. Cover the ham with foil and roast in a preheated oven according to the ham's cooking instructions. Remove the foil during the last 30 minutes of cooking to allow the glaze to caramelize. Once the ham is fully cooked, remove it from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before carving. Spoon any remaining glaze over the ham before serving.Tips for Cooking Apricot Glazed Ham
- Choose a high-quality ham for the best flavor.
- Trim excess fat from the ham before cooking.
- Score the surface of the ham to allow the glaze to penetrate.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the ham is fully cooked.
- Let the ham rest before carving to allow the juices to redistribute.
- Serve the ham with additional apricot glaze on the side.