Sticky Ham with Spiced Cider Glaze
Elevate your holiday gatherings with this Sticky Ham with Spiced Cider Glaze. This easy-to-make dish features a beautifully glazed, bone-in ham dripping with a sweet and tangy spiced cider glaze. The combination of apple cider, brown sugar, and warm spices creates an irresistible flavor that will have your guests coming back for seconds. Perfect for festive occasions or family dinners, this dish is sure to become a cherished tradition.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: Approximately 2 hours
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves about 12 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (8-10 lb) bone-in ham
- 2 cups fresh apple cider
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 5 whole cloves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a roasting pan with aluminum foil.
- Score the surface of the ham in a diamond pattern to enhance flavor absorption.
- In a bowl, mix together apple cider, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, cinnamon, and cloves until well combined.
- Place the ham in the roasting pan and brush half of the glaze generously over it.
- Cover tightly with foil and roast for about 1 hour per pound, basting with more glaze halfway through cooking.
- Once cooked (internal temperature of 140°F or 60°C), let the ham rest for 15 minutes before slicing and serving with remaining glaze.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz (113g)
- Calories: 322
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg