This Maple Glazed Crockpot Ham recipe is a no-fail way to make an easy spiral ham, cooked to perfection with a delicious maple glaze.
Ham does not need to be exclusively an Easter dinner entree! We love to make this slow cooker ham recipe for Christmas dinner, any big family gathering, or even just Sunday dinner. Add a few side dishes and you will have the best holiday table spread that everyone will enjoy.
The best part about this holiday ham recipe is that you will only need 4 simple ingredients, and you’ll have a whole ham that is tender and delicious.
Recipe Ingredients:
- Ham: spiral-cut ham, cooked and bone in
- Mustard: use for your favorite brand of honey Dijon mustard
- Syrup: for the best results use pure maple syrup
- Sugar: brown sugar will add amazing flavor to this easy sliced ham recipe
Equipment Needed:
How To Make Maple Glazed Crockpot Ham:
- Spray slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray and place ham inside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mustard, maple syrup and brown sugar to make the ham glaze.
- Pour mixture over the top of ham and cover slow cooker.
- Cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours.
Expert Tips:
If you have a large ham, follow these steps to still cook it in your slow cooker.
- You will need two sheets of tin foil that are 12 inches long.
- I tucked the ends all around the edges of the crock pot and then gathered them together in the middle and folded the ends down (The plastic around the edges is my slow cooker liner).
- I did not completely wrap the ham in foil- I just tucked it down the sides of the slow cooker. You want to make a “roof” for your ham.
- To keep the heat in even more, place a towel over the top of your tin foil tent.
Frequently Asked Questions about making slow cooker maple ham:
The good news is, you can still make this in the slow cooker, even with a huge ham – it just takes a little creativity. If you have a large ham, follow the instructions in the recipe for a larger ham, or the instructions listed in the “expert tips” above.
To make a homemade gravy from the ham juices, strain the cooking liquid that’s leftover from the ham and set it aside. In a sauce pan, heat 2 Tablespoons of butter over low heat, then sprinkle in 2 Tablespoons of flour. Whisk together for about 5 minutes, then add in 1 cup of liquid (part of this liquid should be any leftover juices and to make up the rest of the cup, you can use any kind of broth). Continue whisking until it reaches your desired thickness and serve (this will make about 1 cup of gravy).
We enjoy using a bone-in ham for this recipe. But the glaze for the top of the ham will work for a boneless ham as well.
Make sure the ham is done, by using a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the ham. When cooking ham it should reach an internal temperature of 140 degrees F.
When it comes to planning the size of ham you need to buy, the rule of thumb is 1/2 pound of ham per person for bone-in, and 1/3 pound of ham per person if its boneless.
We love to serve ham with Oven Baked Green Beans, Scalloped Potatoes, and our 30-Minute Dinner Rolls
Storage & Reheating Instructions:
Fridge: Place any leftover ham into an airtight container and put the container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
More pork recipes:
- Ham and Pineapple Bake Recipe
- Roasted Ham Shank Recipe
- Slow Cooker Cranberry Pork Loin
- Citrus Glazed Ham Recipe
Crockpot Ham (With Maple Glaze)
Ingredients
- 7 pound spiral cut ham, cooked and bone in
- ½ cup Honey Dijon mustard
- ½ cup pure maple syrup
- ½ cup brown sugar
Equipment
Instructions
- Spray slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray and place ham inside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mustard, maple syrup and brown sugar.
- Pour mixture over the top of ham and cover slow cooker.
- Cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours
Notes
- You will need two sheets of tin foil that are 12 inches long.
- I tucked the ends all around the edges of the crock pot and then gathered them together in the middle and folded the ends down (The plastic around the edges is my slow cooker liner).
- I did not completely wrap the ham in foil- I just tucked it down the sides of the slow cooker. You want to make a “roof” for your ham.
- To keep the heat in even more, place a towel over the top of your tin foil tent.
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Wonderful ?????
Have made this ham twice now and everyone loves it . I cut back a little bit on the mustard this time but otherwise made it according to the directions . The first time I cooked it for 6 hours and I think that was a little too long so went with 5 hrs this time and it was perfect .
I want to make this for Christmas but I’m a little confused by your video versus the recipe instructions. Do I put the lid on the crockpot or do I just cover the ham with foil and a towel? Thank you!
Kristen. I just love your recipes they are so yummy! What I really appreciate is the ease you give in your video that we can make this. Out of all the videos I’ve watched yours is the BEST !
Hi Kathie. Thanks so much for watching our videos. We’ve been busy trying to get more new ones coming your way! Have a terrific weekend!
Made this for Easter and absolutely loved it! Didnt realize till 4.5 hours in the I had put my crockpot on high instead of low but it was a joint not spiralized wo that must have been okay cause it came out soooooo juicy. Will definitely be making this again!
We are so glad that it came out delicious! Thanks for stopping by!
Can I used like general maple syrup for pancakes or does it have to be pure like our Canadian maple syrup lol jk by the way.
They will both work great.
I very much appreciate your contribution
Thanks
Could I make this on the stovetop in a large cast iron pot?
I don’t see why not! This recipe makes ham on the stove top with great reviews: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-RK3H_RYZss
Can I use a regular ham or does it need to be a spiral ham?
Can do use regular mustard instead of Dijon?
This tastes great with either regular or dijon! It’s up to your personal preference
I was very disappointed with the results. I followed the recipe and returned to find that almost every drop of moisture had leached from the ham into my slow cooker, leaving the meat somewhere between dry and ham jerky. No one wanted to take any leftovers home—that’s how bad it was.