Slow Cooker Apple and Clove Ham

Jul 23, 2024Updated May 27, 2025

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Your guests will love this unique Slow Cooker Apple and Clove Ham recipe, which adds canned apples and cloves to a store-bought ham. It’s great for any holiday get-together.

If you have any leftover ham, turn it into Slow Cooker Barbecue Ham Sandwiches.

close-up of slow cooker apple and clove ham.

I have been so excited to share this Slow Cooker Apple and Clove Ham recipe with you! It’s the type of recipe that makes me fall in love with the slow cooker even more. My apple pie baked beans recipe goes GREAT with this ham.

I don’t think there is a better flavor combination than this. The apples, apple juice, brown sugar, and clove make a sauce that cooks into the ham, and with the ham being spiral it makes for even more flavor added to the ham with the juices going in between the slices.

After the holidays are over don’t forget to save this recipe for Slow Cooker Black Eyed Peas! It is rumored to bring good luck if you eat them.

Recipe Ingredients

ingredients for slow cooker apple and clove ham on a table.

Spiral ham: You can find a spiral ham at any grocery store and deli section.
Apple juice or cider: The acidic touch to this recipe helps enhance the flavors.
Brown Sugar: Adds a touch of sweetness.
Ground Cloves: This warm flavor adds the perfect amount of bitterness to level out the juice and brown sugar. It also adds a holiday flavor and makes the house smell AMAZING!
{The full recipe is in the recipe card below the photos}

Step-by-Step Directions

three images showing how to make slow cooker apple and clove ham.

Step One – Place the ham in the slow cooker. If it doesn’t fit you can trim it to fit, use the excess for another recipe.

Step Two – Pour over the apple juice.

Step Three – Sprinkle over the brown sugar and cloves.

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Step Four – Spread over the apples over the ham.

Step Five – Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or until hot in the center. Keep the lid on the entire cook time. Remove the ham slices onto each plate and pour over the sauce and apples onto each serving.

overhead shot of slow cooker apple and clove ham.

What to serve with your holiday ham:

overhead shot of serving of slow cooker apple and clove ham.

Recipe FAQs

Can I use a ham that is not a spiral?

Yes, use any ham that you can fit into your slow cooker. You can use an unsliced ham in this recipe.

Can I make this recipe ahead of time?

Yes. This recipe holds well if you’ll be eating it within a couple of days of cooking it.

How do I store leftovers?

Store any leftover ham and apples in an airtight container and keep in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven until warmed throughout.

serving of slow cooker apple and clove ham with mashed potatoes.

More ham recipes to try in your slow cooker

Crockpot Ham is a classic choice that’s simple to make and full of savory flavor.

For something with a little heat Jalapeno Pineapple Ham blends sweet and spicy in every bite.

Pulled Ham is great for sandwiches, sliders, or serving as a tender, shredded main dish.

Try Slow Cooker Ham and Sweet Potatoes for a hearty, all-in-one comfort meal.

The combo in Slow Cooker Ham Steaks offers a sweet and savory twist that’s always a hit at gatherings.