Description
Slow Cooker Apple and Clove Ham is a mouthwatering dish that elevates a simple bone-in ham into a festive centerpiece. Infused with the warm flavors of cloves and the sweetness of apples, this effortless recipe fills your home with delightful aromas. Perfect for holiday feasts or cozy family dinners, it promises to impress your guests and leave them asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (5-7 lb) bone-in ham, fully cooked
- 1 cup fresh apple juice
- 10 whole cloves
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 cups sliced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
Instructions
- Prepare your slow cooker by lining it with foil or parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Score the surface of the ham in a diamond pattern to enhance flavor absorption.
- Insert whole cloves into the scored areas of the ham.
- Pour apple juice around the ham and sprinkle brown sugar generously on top.
- Layer sliced apples over the ham.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours until tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg