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!
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!
Spiral Ham recipe
** Ingredients are at a glance. Be sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the full amounts and printable recipe. **
Ingredients for the ham
- fully cooked bone-in spiral ham
- brown sugar
- apricot preserves
- Dijon mustard
Utensils and Other Items
- measuring cups and spoons
- shallow roasting pan or baking dish
- small saucepan
- cooking utensils
- hot pads
How to make Apricot Dijon Spiral Ham
Time needed: 1 hour and 30 minutes.
How to make Apricot Dijon Spiral Ham
- 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.
- 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.
- Bake.
Bake the ham, uncovered, for 1 hour.
- 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.
- Slice and serve.
Slice and serve immediately!
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.
Spiral Ham: FAQs
If you run into any problems or if you would like some suggestions, be sure to read this section before leaving a comment.
Estimate about 3/4 pound per person for a bone-in ham and 1/2 pound for boneless ham.
Gently cooking the ham without overcooking it is the best way to keep it from drying out.
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.
Choose half a smoked bone-in ham labeled “fully cooked.” For this recipe, a country-style ham would be too dry and salty.
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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Apricot Dijon Spiral Ham
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!
Ingredients
- 1 fully cooked bone-in spiral ham (6 to 8 pounds)
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 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.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 109Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 216mgCarbohydrates: 24gFiber: 0gSugar: 20gProtein: 3g
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