Apple Cider Honey Baked Ham

This Apple Cider Honey Baked Ham takes the classic brown sugar honey ham to the next level with the addition of apple cider and maple syrup for a seasonal sweet ham that everyone will love.

If you are looking for more holiday inspired recipes, check out some of my other favorites like Eggless Pumpkin Gingerbread Cookies, Peanut Butter Pretzel Christmas Crack, Roasted Herb Butter Turkey, Spiced Eggnog Babka Buns, Cranberry Orange Biscotti with Sourdough Discard, or Holiday Sugar Cookies with Icing.

A Quick Look At The Recipe

• Recipe Name: Apple Cider Honey Baked Ham
• Ready In: 55 minutes
• Makes: 10 servings
• Main Ingredients: ham, honey, apple cider, brown sugar, maple syrup
• Flavor Profile: caramelized apple cider with brown sugar ham
• Dietary Info: gluten free, no seed oils, eggless, dairy free
• Difficulty: Easy!
• Why You’ll Love It: easy holiday honey baked ham with apple cider

Why You'll Love This Recipe

• Organic Ham: I use Organic Prairie Ham, which is one of the only organic ham options out there. It's also born, raised, and processed in the USA which is a big deal for ham. Also, check out Savory Mustard Herb Ham for a sugar free ham recipe option!
• Easy: This ham recipe is incredibly easy! By using a fully cooked ham, this recipe is quick and easy to prepare and you just warm it up in the oven!
• Nostalgic: If you are a fan of honey baked ham, then you will love this homemade ham recipe. This version is made with organic ingredients but still tastes incredibly nostalgic!

Ingredients

• Bone In Ham: I use Organic Prairie Bone In Half Ham that's already fully cooked.
• Apple Cider: I use my favorite Martinelli's Organic Apple Cider.
• Brown Sugar: I use my Homemade Light Brown Sugar, but store bought also works.

*For a full list of ingredients and measurements, visit the recipe card below.

Baker's Tips

• I use Organic Prairie Bone In Half Ham, which is about 5 pounds. I love their ham because it’s fully cooked, it’s 100% organic, and it tastes amazing!
• I use a small saucepan to heat the ingredients together. You do not need to reduce this, but if you want a thick glaze instead, then you can reduce it as well.
• I use my Milo 5.5 Qt Dutch Oven for this ham, and it fits perfect. Use code MIMIBAKES for 10% off your order. But you can also use any kind of Dutch oven of that size, or even a shallow baking dish as you will cover it with foil. Also, check out Best Nontoxic Dutch Oven Under $100 — Plus Great Picks Up to $150!
• I remove the foil and turn up the heat to 400°F for the last 10 to 15 minutes of baking to brown the ham. Be sure to check in to make sure you are not burning the skin.
• Allow your ham to rest for at least 15 minutes before slicing it. This will ensure the juices do not run out and you have a moist ham.
• Ham can be overcooked easily, especially with fully cooked hams. So, if your oven runs hot you can start with a little less time and go from there.

How to Make Apple Cider Honey Baked Ham

I created this recipe for my friends at Organic Prairie to make holiday entertaining not only easy but insanely delicious. This Apple Cider Honey Baked Ham starts with heating the brown sugar, honey, apple cider, and maple syrup. Once everything is melted, I pour it over the ham, then cover with foil, and bake for about an hour.

When the ham is almost done, I remove the foil and add more of the delicious, sweet glaze on top and turn up the oven to brown the skin. Once your ham is done and it rests, it’s time to slice it up. That extra glaze in the bottom of your pan can be used to drizzle over the top for those guests that like a little extra sweetness (like me!). It's that easy!

Step 1

Make sure your Organic Prairie Ham is thawed. Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Step 2

Add the ham to a 5.5-quart Dutch oven or baking dish, cut side down.

Step 3

In a small pot, add the honey, apple cider, brown sugar, and maple syrup. Put over medium/high heat and melt until the honey and brown sugar have melted and you have a liquid, this will just take a few minutes.

Pour half the honey mixture over the top of the ham to coat it completely. Use a pastry brush to brush the sides as needed to ensure it’s completely coated.

Step 4

Cover the ham with foil. Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until the internal temperature is 140°F.

Step 5

Remove foil and add the remaining honey mixture to the ham. Turn oven to 400°F and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, to brown the ham. Careful not to burn as honey and sugar can burn easily.

Step 6

There will be excess honey mixture in your baking dish, use the extra to drizzle over ham for serving for a little extra sweetness. Garnish with fresh apples, cranberries, and rosemary (optional).

Serving Ideas

I have so many side dishes that would be absolutely delicious with this recipe! If you're looking for potatoes, the Roasted Cinnamon Sweet Potatoes With Pecans are my personal favorite during the holidays. My Bone Broth Mashed Potatoes are a classic side that's a reader favorite. And, I love serving this with my Simple Cranberry Kale Salad with Homemade Dressing and Honey Butter Dinner Rolls.

For holiday desserts, try Brown Butter Apple Pie Without Eggs, Vanilla Bean Apple Pie, or Sourdough Apple Pie! And, don't forget the ice cream. These all go great with classic vanilla or Salted Caramel No Churn Ice Cream.

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