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This Apricot Dijon Spiral Ham recipe shows you how easy it is to make a spiral ham with a delicious sweet and savory ham glaze perfect for Christmas, Easter, or Sunday dinner!

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With Easter just around the corner, I’ve been dying to share this recipe with you! My family really enjoys this recipe, and I know you will, too!

ingredients needed for this recipe

This recipe is so easy, and everyone loves the sweet and savory glaze. The glaze comes together rather quickly. Then is coated on the ham before being baked to perfection.

Although we’ll be enjoying the recipe for Easter this year in the LBGC house, it’s also a great recipe for Christmas or for a Sunday dinner with the whole family!

the glaze ready to be put on the ham

Spiral Ham recipe

Ingredients for the ham

  • fully cooked bone-in spiral ham
  • brown sugar
  • apricot preserves
  • Dijon mustard
glazed before being baked

How to make Apricot Dijon Spiral Ham

Time needed: 1 hour and 30 minutes

How to make Apricot Dijon Spiral Ham

  1. Preheat oven and place ham in baking dish.

    Preheat oven to 350°F. Place the ham cut side down in a shallow roasting pan or baking dish.

  2. Prepare the glaze and pour half of it over the ham.

    Combine the brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and apricot preserves in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until combined. Let the mixture start to bubble while constantly stirring. Let simmer for 2-3 minutes. Remove the glaze from the heat and spoon half of the mixture over the ham.

  3. Bake.

    Bake the ham, uncovered, for 1 hour.

  4. Top the ham with the remaining glaze and continue to bake.

    Spoon the remaining glaze over the ham and bake another 15-30 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 140°F and the ham is heated through.

  5. Slice and serve.

    Slice and serve immediately!

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Recipe Notes

  • Choose half a smoked bone-in ham labeled “fully cooked.” For this recipe, a country-style ham would be too dry and salty.
after being baked

Spiral Ham: FAQs

➡️ How much ham per person?

Estimate about 3/4 pound per person for a bone-in ham and 1/2 pound for boneless ham.

➡️ How to cook a spiral ham without it drying out?

Gently cooking the ham without overcooking it is the best way to keep it from drying out.

➡️ What is the best way to reheat spiral ham?

According to the USDA: To reheat a spiral-sliced ham in a conventional oven, cover the entire ham or portion with heavy aluminum foil and heat at 325°F for about 10 minutes per pound. You can also reheat individual slices of ham in a skillet or microwave.

➡️ What kind of ham should I buy?

Choose half a smoked bone-in ham labeled fully cooked. For this recipe, a country-style ham would be too dry and salty.

ham on platter, sliced and ready to serve

How did you like this recipe

This recipe is perfect for holiday meals as well as a family dinner. This is one of our favorite Easter dinners, and I hope your family enjoys it as much as mine does. If you gave this recipe a try, I would love to hear from you. Leave me a comment down below letting me know about your experience with this recipe.

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4 from 5 votes
Servings: 10 servings

Apricot Dijon Spiral Ham

By Jamie Sherman
This Apricot Dijon Spiral Ham recipe shows you how easy it is to make a spiral ham with a delicious sweet and savory ham glaze perfect for Christmas, Easter, or Sunday dinner!
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 1 hour 25 minutes
Total: 1 hour 30 minutes

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Ingredients 

  • 1 fully cooked bone-in spiral ham, 6 to 8 pounds
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • ½ cup apricot preserves
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Place the ham cut side down in a shallow roasting pan or baking dish.
  • Combine the brown sugar, dijon mustard, and apricot preserves in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until combined. Let the mixture start to bubble while constantly stirring. Let simmer for 2-3 minutes. Remove the glaze from the heat and spoon half of the mixture over the ham.
  • Bake the ham, uncovered, for 1 hour.
  • Spoon the remaining glaze over the ham and bake another 15-30 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 140°F and the ham is heated through.
  • Slice and serve immediately!

Notes

  • Choose half a smoked bone-in ham labeled "fully cooked." For this recipe, a country-style ham would be too dry and salty.

Nutrition

Calories: 478kcal, Carbohydrates: 19g, Protein: 51g, Fat: 21g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 8g, Cholesterol: 199mg, Sodium: 3184mg, Potassium: 793mg, Fiber: 0.2g, Sugar: 16g, Vitamin A: 26IU, Vitamin C: 64mg, Calcium: 30mg, Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Jamie Sherman founded Love Bakes Good Cakes in February 2012. She is a self-taught home cook passionate about sharing easy, delicious, and family-friendly recipes. From comforting classics to irresistible desserts, I believe homemade food brings people together. Join me on my journey of creating and sharing meals that bring joy to every table!

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2 Comments

  1. Sandy says:

    4 stars
    Planning on trying this for Easter. Can I use peach preserves instead of apricot ??

    1. Jamie says:

      Yes! Slightly different flavor profile, but I’m sure it will be just as delicious! I hope you enjoy!