Minnesota Apple Cider Glazed Ham
A sweet and savory ham glazed with spiced apple cider, a twist on Midwestern comfort food with a touch of Scandinavian flair. This American-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 135 minutes, pairs ham, apple cider, brown sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 300 calories and feeds 8, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 lbs, bone-in or spiral-cut ham
- 3 cups apple cider
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup, chopped dried apples
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 2 tbsp butter
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Place 4 lbs ham in a roasting pan. In a saucepan, combine 3 cups apple cider, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1 tsp cinnamon, and 1/2 tsp nutmeg. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes until syrupy.
- Step 2: Pour the apple cider glaze over the ham. Add 1 cup chopped dried apples and 2 tbsp butter. Cover with foil and bake for 2 hours, basting every 30 minutes with the glaze.
- Step 3: Remove foil and bake for 30 minutes longer until glaze is caramelized and golden. Let rest 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
