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by Todd + Diane

Our baked ham recipe with apricot glaze is a great dish to share! Your a customize the glaze to your preferred level of sweetness. That’s why homemade baked ham is the best!Baked Ham Recipe with Apricot Glaze JUICY, EASY | White On Rice (1)

Easy Baked Ham Recipe

Regardless of the holiday or occasion, there’s always someone who asks if we’re serving baked ham. It’s a dish that brings comfort and satisfies all year long. We consider it one of our “evergreen” dishes because there’s always an occasion to eat ham. Best of all, the leftovers are perfect for breakfast, sandwiches, soups and so much more. From scrambled eggs dotted with chopped ham, to melty ham and cheese grilled sandwiches, there’s always an occasion for the leftovers. We now call it the “forever giving” dish and no one ever gets tired of it.

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Apricot Glaze Recipe

Our version is a family favorite because of the delicious apricot glaze. We opted out of adding honey and replace it with the more complex flavor for the sweetness with apricot glaze. The fruit flavors of the apricots really shine through and add such brightness and depth of flavor to the ham. If you have a tried and true honey baked ham family recipe, consider switching it up for one occasion for the apricot glaze. It’s always nice to have a variety of glazes and to have fun with different flavors.

enjoy,

diane and todd

Can you freeze this Ham?

Yes, you can! It’s great for freezing. We like to cut the leftovers into smaller portions before freezing them. That way, we just thaw out the package that’s enough for one dinner. Or we’ll thaw some extra for a breakfast of ham and eggs.

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Apricot Glazed Baked Ham

Feel free to use a smaller or larger ham. Cooking time is about 12-14 minutes per pound. You’re basically re-heating it all the way though the center, but don’t want to over cook it to where it’s dry. Use a thermometer to monitor the internal temperature to be about 140°F/60°C for an already fully cooked ham.

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Ingredients

  • 10 lb. (4.54 kg) boneless , fully cooked ham

Apricot Glaze

  • 1 cup (234 g) apricot jam
  • 1/4 cup (55 g) brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) orange juice (or 1 orange juiced)
  • 2 Tablespoons (30 ml) mustard (optional) or apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) Cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) Clove
  • black pepper , to taste

Instructions

  • Remove ham from package and netting. If it’s been refrigerated, if possible let it sit out for about 1 hour to take a bit of the chill off. If ham is not pre-sliced, score the ham with shallow 1/2-inch/12mm criss-cross cuts.

  • Preheat oven to 350°F/175°C. Lay ham cut side down on a baking dish and cover tightly with aluminum foil. Don’t let any steam enter or escape the foil so that the ham doesn’t dry out.

  • Bake the ham for about 2 hours (12-14 minutes per pound, or per the package instructions).

  • While the Ham Bakes - Make the Glaze: In a saucepan, combine the brown sugar glaze ingredients (apricot jam, brown sugar, orange juice, optional mustard, cinnamon, clove, and black pepper). Heat and whisk until brown sugar is dissolved and glaze is well combined.

  • About 20 minutes before the ham is finished, brush the glaze over the ham. Increase oven to 425°F/220°C and place the ham back in the oven, uncovered.

  • Finish baking until the ham is crispy on the outside and the internal temperature is at least 140°F/60°C.

  • Optional serving: Combine the juices from the roasting pan and the remaining glaze in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 5 minutes or until thickened. Brush the glaze onto the ham when serving or serve alongside in a bowl for everyone to add as they like.

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Nutrition Information per Serving

Calories: 341kcal, Carbohydrates: 11g, Protein: 51g, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Cholesterol: 143mg, Sodium: 134mg, Potassium: 869mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 8g, Vitamin A: 30IU, Vitamin C: 3mg, Calcium: 17mg, Iron: 1mg

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Holiday, Oven

Calories: 341

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8 comments on “Baked Ham with Apricot Glaze”

  1. Macie February 24, 2024 @ 11:50 am Reply

    What a neat recipe. This isn’t just great for Thanksgiving but all year round. Love it.

  2. Novanna November 28, 2022 @ 6:59 am Reply

    Delicious!Baked Ham Recipe with Apricot Glaze JUICY, EASY | White On Rice (11)

  3. Nia March 31, 2022 @ 11:58 pm Reply

    I had the opportunity to cook this during Thanksgiving and it was a hit. Now I cook this year round.Baked Ham Recipe with Apricot Glaze JUICY, EASY | White On Rice (12)

  4. Kathleen Polacik April 8, 2021 @ 5:49 am Reply

    Loved, Loved this recipe, my husband cannot stop eating this ham!! Would definitely make it again.
    Note: I didn’t use a spiral ham an feel it came out better, very moist!! Awesome recipe ???Baked Ham Recipe with Apricot Glaze JUICY, EASY | White On Rice (13)

  5. Megan February 18, 2021 @ 5:09 pm Reply

    Followed your instructions and it came out amazing. Love all your pictures too.Baked Ham Recipe with Apricot Glaze JUICY, EASY | White On Rice (14)

  6. Deniz April 11, 2020 @ 2:24 pm Reply

    I love this baked ham recipe. The apricot glaze was so delicious and not too sweet. Will be making this again and again. Baked Ham Recipe with Apricot Glaze JUICY, EASY | White On Rice (15)

  7. Mariya Zafirova March 31, 2020 @ 1:36 am Reply

    It looks so yummy!

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  8. Karen March 30, 2020 @ 11:37 pm Reply

    This was absolutely delicious. The apricot was the perfect glaze.Baked Ham Recipe with Apricot Glaze JUICY, EASY | White On Rice (16)

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FAQs

Do you put glaze on ham before or after cooking? ›

The glaze should not be applied until the final hour to 30 minutes, in order to avoid burning the sugars. What you're going to do with the glaze ingredients is just combine most of them into a paste, and then apply it to the ham. After that, the heat in your oven will take care of everything.

Should you soak a ham before baking? ›

Depending on how the ham was cured, it will most probably be necessary to soak the ham for 24 hours before baking it. This step isn't necessary when boiling a ham as the boiling process automatically removes any excess salt, but it is a foolish errand to bake a salt cured ham without soaking..

What is a substitute for orange juice in ham glaze? ›

If you don't have any OJ on hand or simply don't want to use it, you can replace it with orange concentrate or orange extract combined with water. If you have an allergy and don't want to use orange at all, you can always try replacing it with apple cider, pineapple juice, or even apple cider vinegar.

What is apricot glaze made of? ›

In a saucepan, mix sieved apricot jam, sugar, and cognac. Cook over moderate heat for 3 to 5 minutes, until thickened and sticky.

Do you cover ham when baking with a glaze? ›

Cover the ham to keep it moist! I've found that just tenting the ham with foil does the job. Keep it tented until you brush on the glaze. Once glaze in on the ham, remove the foil so the glaze has a chance to get all caramelized and yummy.

Do you glaze a ham covered or uncovered? ›

If you don't cover your ham while cooking it will quickly dry out. Instead: Put some aluminum foil over your ham while it's cooking. It is recommended that the ham is covered for at least half of the cooking process and only removed during the last half when you glaze it.

What is the best way to prepare a precooked ham? ›

Cut the ham free from the package, cover it in foil and reheat it to a good serving temperature. Cooking it at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for about 15 minutes per pound should do the trick, depending on the type of ham (whole or half, bone-in or no bone ― these specifics are outlined here).

What are the secrets to best ham? ›

What to Know Before You Bake
  • Cook it low and slow. This ensures that the meat doesn't dry out as your ham spends at least a couple hours in the oven. ...
  • Create a steamy environment. ...
  • Finish it with glaze. ...
  • Don't crank the heat. ...
  • Be careful to not overcook it (yup, that's a thing).
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How do you keep ham moist when cooking? ›

Cover it in Foil

The foil traps steam and keeps the meat moist. You don't have to wrap the aluminum foil tightly around the ham because you'll want to be able to check on it later. Instead, simply cover the ham with the foil, tucking it under the lip of the roasting pan.

What juice keeps ham moist? ›

How to Prepare the Most Tender, Juicy Ham With Apple Juice or Pineapple | Livestrong.com. If you want to prepare pre-cooked ham so it's tender, juicy and flavor, the key is in the glaze. Here's how to bake the best ham with apple juice or pineapple.

How do you get glaze to stick to ham? ›

Techniques for Glazing a Ham

To glaze the ham, pull the roasting pan out of the oven and place it on a cooling rack; make sure to close the oven door so heat doesn't escape. Using a basting brush or spoon, coat the ham with the glaze, then return it to the oven.

How to flavor a bland ham? ›

First off buy a good ham! You can rub it with brown sugar and put it in a hot oven. You can inject with a solution of water, salt, maple syrup and white pepper before you cook it. You can slice it and fry it in butter.

What are the 3 basic ingredients in glaze? ›

A BASE GLAZE is a mixture of these three basic groups: SILICA, FLUX AND ALUMINA.

What are the three basic ingredients in a glaze What does each ingredient do? ›

Glazes need a balance of the 3 main ingredients: Silica, Alumina and Flux. Too much flux causes a glaze to run, and tends to create variable texture on the surface. The texture may vary from shiny, where the glass is balanced, to matte where the excessive flux oxides may form visible, possibly lumpy, crystals.

How do you use apricot glazing gel? ›

It is best paired with fruit tarts and apricot flavoured dishes such as apricot vegetable glaze. It can also be lightly brushed on your pastry to give it a shine and sweet taste. Recipe suggestions include Fruit tart, Citrus-Apricot vegetable glaze and apricot-glazed chicken with spring vegetables.

How do you heat and glaze a fully cooked ham? ›

Add water to the bottom of the pan and cover the whole thing tightly with foil. Bake at 325F for 16-20 minutes per pound, until a meat thermometer registers 135F. Unwrap the ham and apply the glaze; increase the heat to 400F and bake for 15-20 minutes longer until the glaze is burnished.

How do you use the glaze packet that comes with the ham? ›

Glazing: Empty contents of the glaze packet into a small saucepan. Add 22 mL (1 1/2 tbsp) warm water. Heat glaze mixture on high, stirring constantly, until glaze begins to boil. Remove immediately from heat.

How long does the glaze take on a ham? ›

You could apply 1/3 cup of glaze about an hour before the ham is done. Then 20 minutes later you can apply another 1/3 cup, and then the remaining 1/3 cup 15 minutes after that. For a smaller ham, it's fine to apply the glaze all at once.

Do you add water to ham glaze packet? ›

In shallow roasting pan, place ham. In large saucepan, stir together glaze packet contents, 2 cups water and brown sugar.

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