Apple Cider Glazed Ham Recipe

Method

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

2. 2

   If your ham has a plastic disk on the bone, this should be removed and discarded.

3. 3

   Score the top of the ham with a diamond pattern. This helps the glaze penetrate the ham.

4. 4

   Place the ham flat side down in a baking dish or roasting pan and cover tightly with foil.

5. 5

   Roast 12-15 minutes per pound (or according to package directions).

6. 6

   For the 8 pound ham bake it for 1 hour and 20 minutes or until the thermometer reaches 130 degrees.

7. 7

   While the ham bakes heat a medium saucepan over medium heat and combine the apple juice, brown sugar, and spiced apple cider mix.

8. 8

   Bring to a bubble and reduce heat to medium low.

9. 9

   Reduce mixture until it is thickened and glazy, about 10-15 minutes.

10. 10

    Remove the foil and use a brush to spread the glaze over the ham.

11. 11

    Return the ham to the oven and cook another 15 minutes or utnil the ham is 140 degrees.

12. 12

    Turn up the oven to 425 degrees and let cook for another 2 to 3 miutes to help the glaze caramelize.

13. 13

    Serve warm!