Ham with Apple Raisin Sauce

Elevate your holiday or family dinner with this mouthwatering Ham with Apple Raisin Sauce, a perfect balance of savory and sweet flavors. This show-stopping dish features a tender, juicy bone-in ham baked to perfection, then paired with a luscious homemade sauce of caramelized apples, plump raisins, warm cinnamon, and a hint of clove, all simmered in rich apple cider. The sauce is thickened to velvety perfection with a touch of cornstarch, creating a delightful glaze that complements the ham beautifully. Whether served as a festive main dish or a comforting centerpiece for any special occasion, this recipe brings the cozy, spiced flavors of fall right to your table. Easy to prepare with just 20 minutes of prep time and featuring classic ingredients, this dish is sure to impress both family and guests alike! Perfect keywords: "ham with apple raisin sauce," "holiday ham recipe," "savory and sweet ham glaze," "easy holiday dishes," "homemade apple raisin sauce."

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:120 mins

Total Time:140 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 6 lbs Bone-in ham
• 1 cup Brown sugar
• 2 cups Apple cider
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 2 medium Apples, peeled, cored, and diced
• 0.5 cup Raisins
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground cloves
• 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons Water
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).

Step 2

Place the ham in a large roasting pan, fat side up. Cover it loosely with aluminum foil.

Step 3

Bake the ham in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until it is heated through and the internal temperature reaches 140°F (use a meat thermometer to check).

Step 4

While the ham is baking, prepare the apple raisin sauce. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.

Step 5

Add the diced apples to the saucepan and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they soften slightly.

Step 6

Stir in the brown sugar, apple cider, raisins, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and salt. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for 10-15 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the raisins are plump.

Step 7

In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water until smooth. Gradually add this mixture to the sauce, stirring constantly.

Step 8

Cook the sauce for 2-3 more minutes, or until it thickens to your desired consistency. Remove it from the heat and set aside.

Step 9

When the ham is done, remove it from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Step 10

Transfer the sliced ham to a serving platter and pour the apple raisin sauce over the top, or serve the sauce on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	3875.4 grams (3875.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5393

Total Fat 175.30g	225%
Saturated Fat 68.70g	344%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.20g
Cholesterol 1559mg	520%
Sodium 33341mg	1450%
Total Carbohydrate 362.10g	132%
Dietary Fiber 14.30g	51%
Total Sugars 317.80g
Protein 576.10g	1152%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 419mg	32%
Iron 28mg	156%
Potassium 9044mg	192%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 29.6%

Protein: 43.2%

Carbs: 27.2%