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.
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.
How to make Apple and Clove Ham:
You will need these ingredients:
- Spiral ham
- Apple juice or cider
- Brown Sugar
- Ground Cloves
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.
- 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.
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.
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
Equipment Needed:
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
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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Making this today with fresh homemade apple pie filling. It’s going to be a traditional recipe I can already tell.
That sounds great with homemade pie filling!
How can I make my ham in the crockpot without all the sweet ingredients…my family only likes a savory ham?
I would do chicken broth and garlic. And if your family likes mustard, I would whisk a little of that into the broth.
Was wondering how I will cook our ham this year….this is it! Can’t wait
You won’t regret this! We love it so much.
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….
Love slow cooking,would like to see more recipes
This was a hit a our thanksgiving dinner! Thanks so much!
So happy to hear, we made it too!
I do my ham this way for the last 2 years and wouldn’t do it any other way
Yay! We are making this tomorrow too!
Exactly. I used to try new things. Now I cannot do anything but this one. This recipe ruined me…
The best, easiest ham I’ve made! If you like ham , this is a must try !
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’
Thank you for the kind comment. This recipe is magic and I wish more would try it!
I added dried cranberries, cinnamon, and swapped out pie filling for fresh cut and peeled green apples. Huge hit.
Great ideas, thanks for sharing