Slow Cooker Ham with Cranberry Apple Glaze
Fully cooked boneless ham slow-cooked in a cranberry apple sauce, then finished with a thick, glossy glaze.
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Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 3-4 pound fully cooked boneless ham
- 14 ounces whole berry cranberry sauce
- ½ cup apple butter
- ½ cup apple cider
- ¼ cup brown sugar packed
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 apple large Honeycrisp or Pink Lady, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon cold water
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
- Fresh cranberries for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Place the ham in a 6-quart slow cooker.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the cranberry sauce, apple butter, apple cider, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, vinegar, and cinnamon. Pour over the ham, spooning some over the top.
- Arrange the apple slices around the ham.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours, until the ham reaches 140°F. Baste once or twice during cooking if desired.
- Transfer the ham to a platter and tent loosely with foil.
- Pour the cooking liquid into a saucepan. Whisk the cornstarch and cold water until smooth, then whisk into the sauce.
- Simmer for 2–3 minutes, stirring frequently, until thickened and glossy.
- Slice the ham and top with the warm glaze. Garnish with parsley and cranberries if desired, and serve with the cooked apples and remaining glaze.
Notes
This recipe is meant for a fully cooked ham and only heats it through. Smaller hams heat faster, so begin checking the internal temperature about an hour before the end of the cook time.
Refrigerate leftovers with some of the glaze in an airtight container for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 414kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 124mg | Sodium: 2014mg | Potassium: 564mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 40IU | Vitamin C: 41mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 2mg
Nutrition Disclaimer
All nutritional information provided is an estimate. For specific dietary needs or concerns, we recommend consulting a nutrition calculator or a qualified expert.
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