Here’s a simple and delicious recipe for , perfect for a festive holiday meal:
Amish Christmas Ham (Slow Cooker Recipe)
Ingredients:
- 1 fully cooked bone-in ham (6-8 pounds)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: Pineapple slices and maraschino cherries for garnish
Instructions:
- Prepare the slow cooker:
Sprinkle half of the brown sugar on the bottom of the slow cooker. - Prepare the ham:
Place the ham cut-side down in the slow cooker. If needed, trim it to fit. - Mix the glaze:
In a small bowl, combine honey, maple syrup, pineapple juice, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, ginger, vanilla extract, and the remaining brown sugar. Whisk until well mixed. - Glaze the ham:
Pour the glaze evenly over the ham, ensuring it seeps into the slices if pre-sliced. - Cook the ham:
Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours, basting the ham with the glaze every hour, if possible. - Caramelize (optional):
For an extra-special finish, transfer the ham to a baking sheet after cooking. Brush with additional glaze and broil in the oven for 3-5 minutes until caramelized. - Serve:
Garnish with pineapple slices and maraschino cherries if desired. Slice and serve with the remaining glaze from the slow cooker as a sauce.