Easy Baked Spiral Ham with Apples
Holiday ham recipes don’t get much simpler or easier than this sweet and salty spiral apple ham! The apple ham comes together in just 2 hours total time with only 15 minutes of hands-on work. Now that’s a holiday main that I know all the cooks will appreciate! Thinly sliced green apples are inserted into the spirals of the ham and as the ham bakes, the magic happens. The apple slices help keep the ham super moist while also infusing it with apple flavor from the inside out. The lightly spiced brown sugar glaze coats every nook and cranny of the ham and apples. By the end of the bake time, the glaze caramelizes around the edges and those crispy bits are everyone’s favorite. It’s the perfect centerpiece for your Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s, or Easter table. If your family usually makes a more traditional Honey Baked Ham or Pineapple Glazed Ham, consider making an apple spiral ham instead this year maybe with some sugared cranberries as well!
Ingredients for a Glazed Apple Ham
Besides the spiral cut ham itself, the ingredients for this recipe are pantry staples you likely have on hand already. Gather the following to prepare this easy recipe: Note: Scroll down to the recipe card section of the post for the ingredients with amounts included and for more complete directions.
How to Make Baked Apple Spiral Ham
Assembling and baking a spiral cut ham is incredibly easy. Even if you’re not a kitchen whiz, you can definitely make this recipe for your holiday dinner! Here are the basic steps for baking a pre-cooked spiral ham:
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