21 Knock-Out Tasty Ham Recipes for Easter
Move over honey-baked: These homemade versions are spectacular!
Come Easter Sunday (reminder: here's when that is), you may have a lot of traditions in your plans, but none are more important, we'd argue, than the Easter feast. And no matter what side dishes, desserts, or even cakes you pack on to the table or sideboard, there's one must-have that just can't be missed: the Easter ham.
Whether your family goes for honey-baked, or studded with cloves, pineapple-glazed, or even a savory fresh ham, we've got ideas for you. Here's our favorite from our site and around the web, must-have classics that'll guarantee you a satisfied family and not too many leftovers.
Pineapple-Glazed Ham
For a no-fuss Easter dinner, make this easy pineapple-glazed ham—with only five ingredients!
Orange–Coriander Glazed Ham
A glaze of orange marmalade, coriander seeds, and black peppercorns give this ham a sweet and earthy flavor.
Pecan-Baked-Ham
Toasted pecans and an unusual spice mix take your typical sugar-baked ham and make it something special.
Mustard Baked Ham
Fresh herbs, mustard, sugar, and OJ are what make this bone-in ham so mouthwateringly tasty.
Root Beer-Glazed Ham
This recipe, courtesy of the Pioneer Woman herself, leans on a smart glaze ingredient you likely have in the fridge. "Sometimes I use cola or even Dr Pepper!" Ree Drummond says.
Fresh Ham with Coriander and Mustard
If a cured ham doesn't do it for you, consider making a fresh ham—which tastes closer to roasted pork—instead. It's an altogether more savory take on the Easter feast.
Apricot and Spice Glazed Ham
Jazzing up store-bought apricot jam is easy to do, but the sweet and spicy ingredients you add will give this succulent ham a real kick of flavor.
Maple-Orange Glazed Ham
Maple syrup and bourbon give this ham a rich, dark, distinctive flavor that is hard to resist.
Baked Fresh Ham with Herbes de Provence
Another take on fresh ham that we love involves a French-style blend of fresh herbs, including a touch of lavender!
Sweet-and-Spicy Cola-Glazed Ham
The glaze for this ham is just four ingredients: cola, sugar, mustard, and red pepper. And it's going-for-thirds levels of delicious.
Ham with Bee Sting Glaze
Ready to impress your guests? Opt for this easy and punchy glaze, which features fresh lemon zest, ginger, cayenne pepper, and a healthy dose of sweet honey.
Apricot-Glazed Smoked Ham
Apple cider vinegar, apricot preserves, and Dijion mustard combine to create the perfect sweet and tangy ham glaze.
Champagne-Baked Ham
Your family will go nuts for this recipe which mixes champagne, maple syrup, and pineapple.
Get the recipe for Champagne-Baked Ham at Gather for Bread.
Baked Ham with Honey Mustard and Apples
With sweet, sliced apples nestled between its juicy layers, this ham deserves to be the centerpiece of your Easter table.
Get the recipe for Baked Ham with Honey Mustard and Apples at A Spicy Perspective.
Boozy Root Beer-Glazed Ham
All of the alcohol will burn off, leaving behind a delicious mix of flavors from the hard root beer and savory mustard.
Get the recipe for Boozy Root Beer-Glazed Ham at Dad What's 4 Dinner.
Smoked Easter Ham with Maple Bourbon Glaze
Enriched with a classic maple bourbon glaze and apple smoke, this ham takes some time, but the tender, tasty result is worth every minute.
Get the recipe for Smoked Easter Ham with Maple Bourbon Glaze at Waiting On Martha.
Honey-Caramel Ham
Only four ingredients are required for this sweet and savory main dish.
Get the recipe for Honey-Caramel Ham at Sugar, Spice And Glitter.
Apricot and Macadamia-Crusted Ham
Cover your ham with apricot jam and coat it with macadamia nuts, brown sugar, and cinnamon for a delightfully sweet and crunchy crust.
Get the recipe for Apricot and Macadamia-Crusted Ham at Cookies Or Biscuits.
Riesling-Peach Glazed Ham
Riesling wine, peach preserves, brown sugar, and mustard make up the glaze on this tender ham.
Get the recipe for Riesling-Peach Glazed Ham at Real Housemoms.
Baked Ham with Apple Cider Maple Glaze
Caramelized in an apple cider maple glaze that's sweet with a slight tang, this ham requires just minutes of prep.
Get the recipe for Baked Ham with Apple Cider Maple Glaze at Carlsbad Cravings.
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