By Becky Hardin
Published Oct 21, 2019
Apple Ginger Glazed Ham is a delicious and easy go-to recipe perfect for Easter dinner or any occasion. Easy to make and ready in under an hour!
In the past, cooking a ham would have been WAY too much anxiety. Learning to cook is a funny thing, most recipes are much easier than you can imagine.
Glazing a ham is one of those situations that seems intimidating but isn’t AT ALL.
It’s super simple, and the result is super delicious! Easter Hams are much easier than Thanksgiving Turkeys. YOU CAN DO THIS!
How to Make Apple Ginger Glazed Ham
Combine apple jelly, apple butter, 1 cup brown sugar, ginger, and cloves in small saucepan.
Heat over medium heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Continue cooking until it reduces to 1 1/2 cups and becomes syrupy and thick. Set aside.
Spray baking dish with non-stick spray. Score ham with sharp knife and set inside baking dish. Pour apple juice over ham into baking dish and place apple slices around ham. Bake ham, covered, for 15 minutes.
Take ham out of oven and pour 1/2 of glaze over ham. Re-cover and bake another 15 minutes. Baste ham with pan juices and bake another 10 minutes, uncovered.
Take out of oven, pour another 1/4 of glaze over ham and press the 1/4 cup of brown sugar into ham.
Bake until brown sugar caramelizes and internal temperature has reached 145°F. If needed, place under broiler for 2-3 minutes. Watch closely, sugar will burn easily.
Slice and serve with remaining glaze.
How to Know the Ham is Fully Cooked
If you are unsure if the glazed ham is cooked through then use a meat thermometer. When the internal temperature reaches 145F the ham is ready and can be removed from the oven.
If it’s under 145F then cook it for a few minutes longer and check again.
Can You Reheat a Glazed Ham?
Yes, you can reheat the ham if you wish just make sure it is piping hot all the way through before serving.
It’s easier and quicker to reheat the ham in slices.
What to Serve with Glazed Ham?
This apple ginger glazed ham is perfect with any side from creamy mash , roast potatoes , roasted carrots or any veggies for that matter roasted, grilled or boiled!
Top Tips for Making Apple Ginger Glazed Ham
- Don’t forget to score the ham.
- Make sure to baste the ham and reglaze throughout the cooking to keep it moist and tender.
- You can use any apples you like for this recipe although I recommend a sweet variety.
- Let the ham rest before cutting, this allows the juices to remain inside and stop it drying out.
- Always use a meat thermometer if you are unsure on cooking times.
- Leftover cooked ham and be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days or frozen.
- Serve with your favorite sides.
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- Honey Baked Ham (instant pot)
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Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 3/4 cup apple jelly
- ▢ 3 tablespoons apple butter
- ▢ 1 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar divided
- ▢ 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- ▢ Pinch ground cloves
- ▢ 2.5 lb ham
- ▢ 2 cups apple juice or apple cider
- ▢ 1 cup apple slices
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- Combine apple jelly, apple butter, 1 cup brown sugar, ginger, and cloves in small saucepan. Heat over medium heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Continue cooking until it reduces to 1 1/2 cups and becomes syrupy and thick. Set aside.
- Spray baking dish with non-stick spray. Score ham with sharp knife and set inside baking dish. Pour apple juice over ham into baking dish and place apple slices around ham. Bake ham, covered, for 15 minutes.
- Take ham out of oven and pour 1/2 of glaze over ham. Re-cover and bake another 15 minutes. Baste ham with pan juices and bake another 10 minutes, uncovered.
- Take out of oven, pour another 1/4 of glaze over ham and press the 1/4 cup of brown sugar into ham.
- Bake until brown sugar caramelizes and internal temperature has reached 145°F. If needed, place under broiler for 2-3 minutes. Watch closely, sugar will burn easily.
- Slice and serve with remaining glaze.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Apple Ginger Glazed Ham
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup apple jelly
- 3 tablespoons apple butter
- 1 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar divided
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- Pinch ground cloves
- 2.5 lb ham
- 2 cups apple juice or apple cider
- 1 cup apple slices
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- Combine apple jelly, apple butter, 1 cup brown sugar, ginger, and cloves in small saucepan. Heat over medium heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Continue cooking until it reduces to 1 1/2 cups and becomes syrupy and thick. Set aside.
- Spray baking dish with non-stick spray. Score ham with sharp knife and set inside baking dish. Pour apple juice over ham into baking dish and place apple slices around ham. Bake ham, covered, for 15 minutes.
- Take ham out of oven and pour 1/2 of glaze over ham. Re-cover and bake another 15 minutes. Baste ham with pan juices and bake another 10 minutes, uncovered.
- Take out of oven, pour another 1/4 of glaze over ham and press the 1/4 cup of brown sugar into ham.
- Bake until brown sugar caramelizes and internal temperature has reached 145°F. If needed, place under broiler for 2-3 minutes. Watch closely, sugar will burn easily.
- Slice and serve with remaining glaze.
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Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
