Description
This Christmas Crock Pot Maple Glazed Ham is a delightful holiday centerpiece, featuring a tender spiral cut ham slow-cooked with a sweet and sticky glaze of brown sugar, maple syrup, and pineapple juice. The pineapple chunks added near the end provide a burst of tropical flavor, making this recipe simple yet festive and perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Ham
- 8 pounds spiral cut ham
Glaze
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1 20-ounce can pineapple chunks in pineapple juice
Instructions
- Prepare the Ham: Place the spiral cut ham flat side down in the slow cooker to ensure it cooks evenly.
- Apply Brown Sugar: Generously coat the ham with the light brown sugar, pressing it gently to stick to the surface.
- Add Maple Syrup: Slowly pour the maple syrup over the ham, being careful so the brown sugar remains in place, creating a sticky glaze.
- Handle Pineapple: Drain the juice from the canned pineapple chunks into a small bowl and set the pineapple chunks aside for later use.
- Pour Pineapple Juice: Carefully pour the pineapple juice over the ham to infuse fruity sweetness into the glaze.
- Cook: Set the slow cooker to low and cook the ham for 4 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 140°F, basting periodically with the cooking juices to enhance flavor and moisture.
- Add Pineapple Chunks: In the last 15 minutes of cooking, add the reserved pineapple chunks to warm them through without overcooking.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the ham reaches an internal temperature of 140°F for safe consumption.
- Basting during cooking keeps the ham moist and helps the glaze deepen in flavor.
- Spiral cut ham is pre-cooked, so this slow cooking mainly focuses on glazing and heating through.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- This recipe can be doubled but may require adjusting slow cooker size and time.
