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The Magical Slow Cooker » Recipes » Pork » Slow Cooker Apple and Clove Ham

Slow Cooker Apple and Clove Ham

by Sarah Olson on October 20, 2019 | Updated July 27, 2022 55 Comments

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Your guest will love this unique recipe that adds canned apples and clove to a store-bought ham. Great for any holiday get-together.

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.

close up of spiral ham in the slow cooker with cloves and canned apple pie filling on top.

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.

I bought a 10-pound ham, it looked like it would fit in my slow cooker, but it was a bit large. I cut an inch off the bottom then it fit perfectly. I used that extra ham for other recipes during the week. Apple juice is used as the liquid in this recipe, though apple cider would be good too.

package of spiral ham, 2 cans of apple pie filling, cloves, and jug of apple juice.

How to make Apple and Clove Ham:

You will need these ingredients:

  • Spiral ham
  • Apple juice or cider
  • Brown Sugar
  • Ground Cloves
bowl of apple pie filling. Dishes of brown sugar, apple juice and cloves. Spiral ham on a plate.

Directions:

  • Place the ham in the slow cooker. If it doesn’t fit you can trim it to fit, use the excess for another recipe.
  • Pour over the apple juice.
  • Spread over the apples over the ham
  • Sprinkle over the brown sugar and cloves.
uncooked ham with sprinkled cloves on top. Apple pie filling around the edges of the ham.
  • 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.
cooked apple and clove ham in the slow cooker.

What to serve with your holiday ham:

  • Classic Mashed Potatoes
  • Slow Cooker Green Bean Casserole
  • Slow Cooker Holiday Green Beans
  • Cranberry Sauce
  • Homemade Rolls
  • Slow Cooker Butternut Squash

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.

slice of ham over mashed potatoes with apples and sauce on top.

This will be the third year in a row that I’ve made this ham. It’s that good! Trust me on making mashed potatoes to go with this, it will make the meal. Enjoy this recipe and have a great holiday dinner.

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

More ham recipes to try in your slow cooker.

  • Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Ham
  • Slow Cooker Jalapeno Pineapple Ham
  • Slow Cooker Ham and Sweet Potatoes
  • Slow Cooker Ham and Pineapple Rings

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Slow Cooker Apple and Clove Ham

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Spiral ham slow cooked with apple pie filling and cloves
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 20
Calories: 527kcal
Author: Sarah Olson

Equipment Needed:

  • Slow Cooker- 6 quart or larger

Ingredients:

  • 8-9 lb. spiral ham I used a 10 lb. ham and cut a piece of the bottom so the lid would fit
  • 1 cup apple juice or cider
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 42 oz. apple pie filling (two 21 oz. cans)
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cloves
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Instructions:

  • Add the ham to the slow cooker. Pour over the apple juice. Sprinkle over the brown sugar
  • Spread over the apples, and sprinkle over the cloves.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours without opening the lid during the cooking time.
  • Serve the ham slices topped with the apples and sauce.
  • Enjoy!
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Recipe Notes:

Can I use a ham that is not a spiral in this recipe?
Yes, use any ham that you can fit into your slow cooker. You can use an unsliced ham in this recipe.

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 527kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 112mg | Sodium: 2184mg | Potassium: 566mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 14IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.

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    Comments

    1. Angela Riedl says

      December 19, 2022 at 9:54 am

      Making this today with fresh homemade apple pie filling. It’s going to be a traditional recipe I can already tell.

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        December 19, 2022 at 2:15 pm

        That sounds great with homemade pie filling!

        Reply
    2. Rose says

      November 17, 2022 at 6:12 am

      How can I make my ham in the crockpot without all the sweet ingredients…my family only likes a savory ham?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        November 17, 2022 at 7:10 am

        I would do chicken broth and garlic. And if your family likes mustard, I would whisk a little of that into the broth.

        Reply
    3. Debi says

      October 29, 2022 at 4:52 pm

      5 stars
      Was wondering how I will cook our ham this year….this is it! Can’t wait

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        October 29, 2022 at 5:34 pm

        You won’t regret this! We love it so much.

        Reply
    4. Harriet says

      October 28, 2022 at 4:11 pm

      Was looking for the little smilies with Apple butter….but the ham recipe came up….sounds good…but want the Skokie recipe in crock pot for appetizer….

      Reply
    5. Peggy aliff says

      October 24, 2022 at 1:57 pm

      Love slow cooking,would like to see more recipes

      Reply
    6. Karen says

      November 29, 2021 at 1:09 pm

      5 stars
      This was a hit a our thanksgiving dinner! Thanks so much!

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        November 29, 2021 at 8:07 pm

        So happy to hear, we made it too!

        Reply
    7. melissa calvert says

      November 24, 2021 at 11:02 am

      I do my ham this way for the last 2 years and wouldn’t do it any other way

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        November 24, 2021 at 11:09 am

        Yay! We are making this tomorrow too!

        Reply
      • Charlie says

        November 25, 2021 at 7:19 am

        5 stars
        Exactly. I used to try new things. Now I cannot do anything but this one. This recipe ruined me…

        Reply
    8. Anonymous says

      October 29, 2021 at 9:36 am

      5 stars
      The best, easiest ham I’ve made! If you like ham , this is a must try !

      Reply
    9. Rod Flood says

      June 1, 2021 at 5:57 pm

      5 stars
      I’ve been making this for 3yrs … ALWAYS a hit ! Can’t believe how quick and easy this is to make. Liked it enough to buy an oversized CrockPot just for this recipe. The only adjustment I make is less apple pie filling (1 x 19oz / 540ml can) but that’s just my preference, not a correction. Also, I find 3.5 -4 hrs on low with a pre-cooked spiral is sufficient, perhaps the result of using less apple pie filling. Great for gatherings. PS: I’ve never left a comment on a recipe before … just sayin’

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        June 1, 2021 at 9:58 pm

        Thank you for the kind comment. This recipe is magic and I wish more would try it!

        Reply
      • Ges says

        January 19, 2022 at 4:38 am

        5 stars
        I added dried cranberries, cinnamon, and swapped out pie filling for fresh cut and peeled green apples. Huge hit.

        Reply
        • Sarah Olson says

          January 19, 2022 at 8:38 am

          Great ideas, thanks for sharing

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