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Apricot Jam Glazed Ham

This apricot jam glazed ham is a simple, crowd-pleasing holiday main where a sweet, tangy homemade glaze caramelizes beautifully over a fully cooked spiral-cut ham.
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings 20 Servings
Calories 601kcal
Author Meghan Birnbaum

Equipment

  • A large roasting pan (or a 9×13-inch baking dish)
  • Aluminum Foil
  • Small saucepan
  • Pastry brush
  • Instant-Read Thermometer
  • Carving board & sharp carving knife

Ingredients

  • 10 pound boneless spiral-cut fully cooked ham chilled
  • 1 cup apricot preserves
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves

Instructions

  • Bring to room temp: Remove the ham from the fridge and let it sit out for about 30 minutes while the oven heats so it warms evenly.
  • Preheat: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Position the ham: Place the ham cut-side down in a roasting pan or baking dish so the glaze can pool into the slices.
  • Make the glaze: In a small saucepan over medium–high heat, whisk together the apricot preserves, Dijon, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cloves. Bring just to a boil, then remove from heat.
  • Glaze the ham: Brush half of the glaze all over the ham, making sure to get between the spiral slices.
  • Cover & roast: Tightly cover the ham with foil and roast for 90 minutes (or according to package instructions) until the internal temperature reaches about 140°F (60°C).
  • Caramelize: Remove the foil, brush on the remaining glaze, increase the oven temperature to 425°F (220°C), and roast uncovered for about 10 minutes until glossy and caramelized.
  • Rest & serve: Transfer the ham to a carving board, let it rest for about 15 minutes, then slice and serve with any extra glaze.

Notes

  • Since the ham is already cooked, the goal here is warm through + glaze magic, not over-bake.
  • You can absolutely adapt: if apricot preserves are hard to find, use apricot jam or marmalade instead—taste will still shine.
  • Leftovers? Slice it thin, wrap tight, store in the fridge 3-5 days. Reheat at 325 °F for ~10 minutes in foil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 601kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 141mg | Sodium: 2707mg | Potassium: 666mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 25IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 2mg