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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 April 2, 2021 47 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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spiral ham in the slow cooker with apple pie filling.

Slow Cooker Apple and Clove Ham

5 from 21 votes
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. Carol says

      February 28, 2021 at 11:48 am

      5 stars
      Amazingly simple and fantastically yummy!!

      Reply
      • Melanie says

        April 2, 2021 at 7:56 am

        The only spiral han I can find are already glazed. Do you think it’s ok to use it or will it be to sweet? Thx

        Reply
        • Sarah Olson says

          April 2, 2021 at 12:36 pm

          I think it will be fine. You could leave out the brown sugar if you are worried.

    2. kathy says

      October 24, 2020 at 5:12 pm

      I tried this and will never use pineapple on my ham again..Totally awesome!!

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        October 25, 2020 at 8:50 am

        Isn’t it SO good!

        Reply
        • Gloria says

          November 5, 2021 at 9:06 pm

          Hi
          Could you tell me the brand and type of spiral ham you use? I am not from the US and I don’t know What to buy. I am looking forward to cooking this for Thanksgiving
          Thank you for sharing

    3. Matt says

      December 24, 2019 at 12:46 pm

      Trying this tomorrow
      How long do you think for a 5lb. ham(Boneless Spiral).

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        December 24, 2019 at 1:26 pm

        I would do 5 hours on low.

        Reply
        • Margarita says

          December 25, 2019 at 9:24 am

          Thanks. I am doing 5 hrs. Have 6qt and ham was almost 7lbs but had to cut some off to fit.

    4. Jen says

      December 22, 2019 at 8:56 am

      Is the ham put in frozen for this recipe?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        December 22, 2019 at 9:07 am

        no, will need much longer if frozen.

        Reply
        • Sarah Olson says

          December 22, 2019 at 1:12 pm

          They won’t crisp up. You can put in that oven.

    5. Tanoi says

      November 25, 2018 at 8:13 pm

      5 stars
      I made this today using the recipe listed. I used no-sugar added pie filling and it came out amazingly. The juice was splendid on mashed potatoes. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    6. Debbie Sargeant MacNutt says

      December 25, 2017 at 6:34 pm

      Has anyone made this in an Instant Pot and any suggestions on how to do it?

      Reply
    7. Sandra Kittle says

      December 5, 2017 at 9:18 pm

      what would be the difference using apple cider or apple juice

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        December 5, 2017 at 9:21 pm

        Not much! Use what you have 🙂

        Reply
    8. Allison says

      December 25, 2016 at 8:49 pm

      5 stars
      This ham was amazing at my holiday table. A kid and adult crowd pleaser. Followed recipe exactly and was absolutely delicious. Thank you!!

      Reply
    9. Kim says

      December 16, 2016 at 6:36 pm

      Okay I really want to try this for Christmas. I’m making a 19 lb ham in roaster oven. How would you make the recipe work for that?

      Reply
      • Cookingdad says

        December 24, 2016 at 8:12 am

        I ran into the same problem. I’m using a very large cooking pot, and mixing following the same recipe putting the oven on 200 for 6 hours.

        Reply
        • Kim says

          December 24, 2016 at 9:28 am

          same here except I was going to do 250?

    10. Vickie says

      December 16, 2016 at 8:25 am

      Does it have to be a spiral ham? Could you use a regular ham?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        December 16, 2016 at 9:14 am

        yes, any ham would work fine!

        Reply
      • Cathy Badalamenti says

        December 25, 2019 at 9:05 am

        I have made this with a spiral ham. I did find I only need to cook it 3- 4 hours on low.
        Any time longer and it becomes over cooked.

        Reply
    11. Angie Buffington says

      December 13, 2016 at 7:28 am

      I was just wondering why you put everything in one at a time. Could you mix it all up and just pour over it?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        December 13, 2016 at 7:40 am

        You can if you want, I don’t do it because the slow cooker will bubble up the ingredients and combine the flavors anyway.

        Reply
    12. Kendra Orndorff says

      December 11, 2016 at 3:54 pm

      Can i just use cut up apples? My husband cannot have any sugar added of any kind? Please let me know

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        December 11, 2016 at 5:50 pm

        I think that would work, slice them pretty thin.

        Reply
    13. Jennifer says

      December 10, 2016 at 3:48 pm

      Which type of ham do you use for this recipe a fresh ham or a cooked ham?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        December 10, 2016 at 4:43 pm

        I would use a pork shoulder picnic ham. It should be cooked. Here is a good photo of the type I would use if I didn’t get a spiral. https://www.themagicalslowcooker.com/slow-cooker-brown-sugar-ham/

        Reply
        • DEbbie says

          February 9, 2018 at 11:39 am

          So your saying the ham should already be cooked. Would a spiral ham work?

        • Sarah Olson says

          February 9, 2018 at 12:15 pm

          Yes, spiral ham would work fine 🙂

        • Kimberly Michael says

          December 19, 2019 at 12:47 pm

          I am using a ham butt not cooked will this be ok?

        • Sarah Olson says

          December 19, 2019 at 4:02 pm

          It will take much longer. 10 hours on low or 7-8 on high. But will work.

    14. Bonnie Melonas says

      December 10, 2016 at 9:52 am

      Do you think I could use pineapple instead of apple?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        December 10, 2016 at 1:28 pm

        I don’t see why not!

        Reply
      • Yanette Granados says

        November 28, 2019 at 11:20 am

        Damn im going to try that yummmmm

        Reply
    15. Smays says

      December 8, 2016 at 4:07 pm

      I can’t wait to try this for the Hampton, Thanks

      Reply
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