Slow Cooker Amish Christmas Ham
This Slow Cooker Amish Christmas Ham offers a sweet and savory blend of flavors that's perfect for holiday gatherings, with minimal prep time and easy cooking.
Ingrédients
For the Ham
- 1 pieces fully cooked boneless ham (4–5 pounds)
For the Glaze
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- ½ cup pure maple syrup
- ½ cup pineapple juice (or apple cider for variation)
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves (optional)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons butter (cubed)
For Garnish
- as needed pieces whole pineapple rings for garnish
- as needed pieces maraschino cherries for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all your ingredients and ensure your ham fits snugly in the slow cooker.
Cooking the Ham
- Place the ham flat side down in the slow cooker.
- In a medium bowl, combine the brown sugar, maple syrup, pineapple juice, Dijon mustard, ground cloves, and apple cider vinegar. Whisk until smooth.
- Pour the glaze over the ham, ensuring it seeps between the slices.
- Cover and set the slow cooker to low. Cook for 4 to 6 hours, basting periodically.
- In the last 20 minutes, add cubed butter to the glaze.
- For a caramelized glaze, spoon some glaze over the ham and broil for 3-5 minutes.
Serving
- Carefully slice the ham and drizzle with the warm glaze. Garnish as desired.
Notes
Best served warm. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3-5 days and can be frozen for up to 3 months.