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    Published: Mar 27, 2021 · Modified: Feb 1, 2023 by Renée · This post may contain affiliate links · 19 Comments

    Spiced Apricot Glazed Ham

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    A vertical photo collage of a Spiced Apricot Glazed Ham with a title text overlay graphic in the center of the collage.

    Spiced Apricot Glazed Ham will take your holiday meal (or any meal for that matter) to epic proportions, and with hardly any effort.

    A closeup vertical image of a Spiced Apricot Glazed Ham with a carving set and fresh apple slices.

    This spiced apricot glaze will work well for all types of meat. Chicken, pork, and even seafood will love the flavors this spiced apricot glaze brings to the table.

    The completed recipe I'm showing today is with a 9-pound, unsliced, bone-in ham.

    Jump to:
    • The ingredient list:
    • Kitchen tools and equipment needed:
    • Why this spiced apricot glazed ham recipe works?
    • Presentation is everything!
    • Side dishes to serve alongside this spiced mustard glazed ham:
    • Can this glaze be used on a spiral cut ham?
    • Can this spiced apricot glaze be used on chicken or pork chops?
    • The step-by-step-photo instructions:
    • Recipes using leftover ham:
    • What to do with the leftover ham bone?
    • Printable Recipe Card
    • Spiced Apricot Glazed Ham

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    A vertical photo collage of a Spiced Apricot Glazed Ham with a title text overlay graphic in the center of the collage.

    The ingredient list:

    **Note - The following lists of ingredients plus kitchen tools and equipment contain affiliate links (highlighted in blue) for your consideration and shopping convenience. #CommissionsEarned

    • Whole ham
    • Apricot Jam
    • Deli-Style Mustard
    • Ground Ginger
    • Ground Cloves
    • Apple Juice or Orange Juice
    • Maple Syrup

    Kitchen tools and equipment needed:

    • Medium-Size Mixing Bowl
    • Measuring Cups and Spoons
    • Roaster or Disposable Roasting Pans
    • Whisk
    • Basting Brush
    • Serrated Knife
    • Serving Platter
    • Cutting Board
    • Electric Carving Knife (optional)

    Why this spiced apricot glazed ham recipe works?

    I have a confession to make. Once I started eating this easy glazed ham (for photo purposes only, mind you, LOL), I literally could not stop eating it!

    It's completely irresistible!! Find out for yourself!

    This glazed ham recipe is one of our absolute favorites!

    It feeds a crowd and is delicious for celebrating any multitude of occasions throughout the year.

    I've made it for Christmas, New Year's, and of course, I'll be making it again for Easter.

    Presentation is everything!

    I sliced the top of the ham in a diamond pattern with a sharp butcher knife so that the thick mustard glaze would flavor the interior of the meat and also make for a pretty presentation.

    Side dishes to serve alongside this spiced mustard glazed ham:

    *Side Dishes for Every Occasion Recipe Roundup (not shown)

    For me, sometimes a meal is just as much about the side dishes as it is about the main course.

    With the help of this Side Dishes for every occasion recipe roundup, your delicious menu will keep your family and friends very full, and extremely happy!

    Can this glaze be used on a spiral cut ham?

    Yes! You can, and you should!!

    Dispose of the little packet of ham glaze that comes with some brands of spiral cut hams (those are all preservatives and sugars) and make this easy ham glaze instead!

    It's quick, delicious, and everyone loves it!

    Can this spiced apricot glaze be used on chicken or pork chops?

    Of course!

    You may also want to use it for fish or as a dipping sauce for breaded shrimp. It's THAT good!

    The step-by-step-photo instructions:

    • Place the ham in a baking dish and score the top with a sharp carving knife in a diamond pattern, about 1" deep. *Note - skip this step if using a spiral cut ham.
    • In a medium-size bowl stir together one jar (18 ounces) apricot preserves, ½ cup deli-style mustard, 1 tablespoon ground ginger, 1½ teaspoons ground cloves, and ¼ cup pure maple syrup.
    • Stir well to combine.
    • Liberally spoon half of the glaze over the scored ham.
    • Pour ½ cup of orange or apple juice in the bottom of the roasting pan.
    How to make Mustard Glazed Ham photo tutorial.
    How to make Mustard Glazed Ham photo tutorial.
    • Roast the ham in a preheated 425-degree oven for 50 minutes.
    • Remove the ham and liberally spoon the remaining glaze over the ham.
    • Reduce the oven temperature to 350-degrees and return the ham to the oven for 45 more minutes. Cool slightly, slice and serve.
    How to make Mustard Glazed Ham photo tutorial.
    A photo collage image of a glazed sliced ham with apples and parsley and a title text graphic overlay in pink and black.

    Recipes using leftover ham:

    *Monte Cristo Tortilla Roll-Ups (shown below)

    Monte Cristo Tortilla Roll-Ups are a fried appetizer recipe and a fun new way to eat everyone’s favorite sweet and savory sandwich but in appetizer form!

    Vertical Closeup bite of Monte Cristo Tortilla Roll Ups dipped in Raspberry Sauce

    *Deviled Ham and Eggs (shown below)

    Whether you choose to serve these easy-to-make deviled Dijon ham and eggs for breakfast, brunch, appetizers, or a hearty snack, you just can’t go wrong! They’re utterly scrumptious no matter how, or when, you eat them!

    A tray of deviled Dijon ham and eggs with chopped chives as a garnish with a pig salt shaker in the background.

    *Speedy Ham and Egg Fried Rice from Love Foodies

    *Ham and Cabbage Soup from Brooklyn Farmgirl

    *Ham Tetrazzini from Beyond the Chicken Coop

    *Hawaiian Pizza Cups from Smack of Flavor

    *CHICKEN CORDON BLEU SALAD from (yours truly) Kudos Kitchen by Renee

    *Ham and Havarti Crescent Appetizers (shown below)

    These Crunchy Crescent Ham & Havarti Appetizers will win rave reviews at any big game party. And with the use of everyone’s favorite store-bought crescent roll dough, they couldn’t be easier to make.

    Crescent Ham & Havarti Appetizers

    *Spiced Apricot Glazed Ham (shown below) THIS IS THE PLACE!

    Vertical title text closeup image of a spiced apricot glazed ham with apple wedges and a brown crust.

    What to do with the leftover ham bone?

    • When cooking a bone-in ham, I suggest that you don't throw the bone away after you've carved and served the ham.
    • Wrap it tightly in foil or plastic wrap and stick it in the freezer for when you're going to make bean or pea soup.
    • The ham bone will add extra flavor to your soup or stew.
    • Also, if you have any leftover ham, it's always a good idea to freeze some and add it into the pot for extra meaty goodness like my Slow-Cooker Split Pea Soup with Ham (shown below)

    Comforting and delicious, this Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup with Ham will convert even a pea hater, into a pea lover. Please, I beg of you “Give Peas A Chance!"

    Two mugs of Split Pea Soup with a loaf of bread and two spoons.

    Or this Lentil Stew with Lemon and Sausage (shown below) is a personal favorite of mine!

    This is one of the many, many recipes I’ve been anxious to make from Melissa Clark’s cookbook “In The Kitchen With A Good Appetite”. It’s one of those page-turning books where just about every recipe you see has you mentally making your grocery list so you can be ready at a moment's notice to whip up one of her creative and well-thought-out dishes in no time.

    Red Lentil Soup in a bowl with lemon slices and a spoon.

    ⭐If you've made this recipe, or are excited to make this recipe, I'd appreciate it if you'd take a moment to leave it a star rating on the recipe card, along with a comment if you're so inclined. Thank you. 🙂

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    Glazed Ham with Apricot Mustard

    Spiced Apricot Glazed Ham

    Renee Goerger
    This recipe for Spiced Apricot Mustard Glazed Ham will take your glazed ham to epic proportions, and with hardly any effort. It's irresistible!!
    4.86 from 14 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 1 hr 30 mins
    Total Time 1 hr 40 mins
    Course Entree
    Cuisine Holiday Ham
    Servings 10 servings
    Calories 148 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 - 9 to 10 pound bone-in ham boneless will also work.
    • 1 jar 18 ounces apricot preserves
    • ½ cup deli-style mustard
    • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
    • 1½ teaspoons ground cloves
    • ¼ cup maple syrup
    • ½ cup orange or apple juice

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 425-degrees
    • Score the top of the ham all over with ½" deep slices and place in a deep roasting pan.
    • In a medium bowl stir together the apricot preserves, mustard, ground ginger, cloves and maple syrup.
    • Spoon half of the glaze over top of the ham.
    • Pour the juice in the bottom of the pan.
    • Roast the ham in the preheated oven for 50 minutes.
    • Remove the ham and slather on the remaining glaze.
    • Reduce the oven heat to 350-degrees and return the ham to the oven to continue cooking for 45 minutes (cover with foil if the ham is browning too deeply).
    • Remove the ham from the oven, cool for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

    Notes

    Tools and equipment:
    Roasting pan, medium bowl, chef's knife, spoon, aluminum foil, serving platter

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1servingCalories: 148kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 10gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 681mgSugar: 6g
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    I sincerely hope you've enjoyed today's easy holiday ham recipe for Spiced Apricot Glazed Ham as much as I've enjoyed bringing it to you!

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    Comments

    1. Linda says

      December 25, 2022 at 8:35 am

      can I use djion mustard

      Reply
      • Renée says

        December 25, 2022 at 9:09 am

        You sure can!

        Reply
    2. peggy says

      April 05, 2021 at 6:50 pm

      Had ham for Easter and was so good everyone loved the ham will make again thank for recipes.

      Reply
      • Renée says

        April 06, 2021 at 6:42 am

        So glad to hear it, Peggy. It's my pleasure bringing you yummy recipes. 🙂
        Take good care,
        Renee

        Reply
    3. Lisalia says

      February 28, 2020 at 2:15 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious and easy to follow recipe! The glaze is so yummy... especially loved it over mashed potatoes on my plate!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        February 28, 2020 at 3:36 pm

        Oooh. I love the idea of the glaze over mashed potatoes.
        Thanks, Lisalia!

        Reply
    4. Sophie Heath says

      February 28, 2020 at 12:38 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious ham recipe! Super easy to make and made me feel like I can actually cook!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        February 28, 2020 at 3:36 pm

        Awesome! You CAN do this Sophie! Anyone can!
        Enjoy!

        Reply
    5. Jennifer Banz says

      December 13, 2019 at 8:09 am

      5 stars
      Looks delicious! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    6. Marjory says

      December 13, 2019 at 7:54 am

      5 stars
      I must confess that I scooped up a little of this delish glaze to put on my green beans and carrots too! So good.

      Reply
    7. Milisa says

      March 30, 2019 at 4:14 pm

      5 stars
      I absolutely love this flavor combination. A perfect ham glaze for Easter or any holiday. Thanks for the great recipe.

      Reply
      • Renée says

        April 01, 2019 at 7:45 am

        My pleasure. Enjoy it!!

        Reply
    8. wilhelmina says

      March 30, 2019 at 4:12 pm

      5 stars
      I love these flavors!!! This will perfect as the centerpiece of a big Easter dinner!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        April 01, 2019 at 7:46 am

        It really will. Glad you like it!

        Reply
    9. eatingbyelaine says

      December 28, 2016 at 3:08 pm

      Beautiful photography!

      Reply
    10. Lane & Holly @ With Two Spoons says

      December 28, 2016 at 11:30 am

      LOVE the aprons!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        December 28, 2016 at 1:33 pm

        Thank you so, so much!!!

        Reply
    11. megunprocessed says

      December 28, 2016 at 12:52 am

      Great flavors here! Beautiful pictures too.

      Reply
      • Renée says

        December 28, 2016 at 1:33 pm

        That means a great deal to me. Thank you!

        Reply

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