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Easy Crockpot Brown Sugar Spiral Ham Recipe with Perfect Dijon Mustard Glaze

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A simple and delicious slow cooker spiral ham recipe featuring a sweet and tangy brown sugar and Dijon mustard glaze that cooks low and slow for tender, juicy results.

Ingredients

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  • 1 fully cooked spiral-cut ham (5–7 pounds)
  • 1 cup brown sugar (light)
  • 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • Pinch (about 1/8 teaspoon) ground cloves (optional)
  • 1 cup water or apple juice

Instructions

  1. Remove the spiral ham from its packaging and discard any plastic disk covering the bone. Place the ham flat side down in your crockpot.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together brown sugar, Dijon mustard, honey, apple cider vinegar, and ground cloves if using until smooth and glossy.
  3. Pour half of the glaze over the ham, using a basting brush to spread it evenly over the surface, making sure it seeps into the spiral slices. Save the rest for later.
  4. Pour water or apple juice into the bottom of the crockpot to keep the ham moist during cooking.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours, until heated through and tender. For larger hams, cook closer to 6 hours.
  6. About halfway through cooking, open the lid and brush the remaining glaze over the ham to create a sticky, caramelized finish.
  7. In the last 30 minutes, optionally turn the crockpot to high to help the glaze thicken and set.
  8. Carefully transfer the ham to a serving platter and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing further if needed.

Notes

Keep the crockpot lid closed as much as possible to maintain steady heat and moisture. Basting halfway through cooking helps build a sticky, flavorful glaze. You can substitute honey with maple syrup or add orange juice and zest for a citrus twist. If you don’t have a crockpot, bake the ham covered at 325°F for 1.5-2 hours, basting every 30 minutes.

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Keywords: crockpot ham, spiral ham, brown sugar glaze, Dijon mustard glaze, slow cooker ham, easy ham recipe, holiday ham, sweet and tangy ham

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