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Perfect Apricot Dijon Glazed Ham Recipe Easy for Special Occasions

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A sweet-savory glazed spiral-cut ham with apricot preserves, Dijon mustard, and fresh rosemary, perfect for special occasions and easy to prepare.

Ingredients

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  • 8 to 10 pounds spiral-cut ham (pre-cooked)
  • 1 cup apricot preserves
  • 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 6 to 8 whole cloves (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
  2. Remove the ham from packaging and pat dry with paper towels. Score the surface in a diamond pattern about 1/8 inch deep. If using, stud the ham with whole cloves at the intersections of the diamonds.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together apricot preserves, Dijon mustard, finely chopped rosemary, brown sugar, garlic powder, black pepper, and apple cider vinegar (if using). Warm slightly if needed to dissolve sugar lumps.
  4. Place the ham on a roasting rack in a pan. Brush a generous layer of glaze all over the ham, covering every nook of the scored surface. Reserve half of the glaze for later basting.
  5. Roast the ham for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until internal temperature reaches 140°F (60°C). Baste with remaining glaze every 20-30 minutes.
  6. In the last 15 minutes, tent the ham loosely with foil if the glaze starts to darken too much to prevent burning.
  7. Remove the ham from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes.
  8. Slice the ham about 1/4 inch thick and serve.

Notes

If glaze thickens too much during cooking, stir in a splash of water or apple juice to loosen it before basting. Use a meat thermometer to avoid drying out the ham. Tent with foil if glaze darkens too quickly. Fresh rosemary is preferred for best flavor; dried rosemary can be used but add earlier in cooking.

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