This mouthwatering glazed Slow Cooker Pineapple Brown Sugar Ham recipe is a must-make for your holiday table. It begins with a spiral ham glazed with pineapple, brown sugar, mustard and a hint of spice to balance the sweetness. Pour apple cider over the ham, then brush it liberally with the sweet and sticky glaze and let the slow cooker do the rest.

Easy Slow Cooker Pineapple Brown Sugar Ham Recipe

Making ham in a slow cooker, not only frees the oven space on a busy cooking day, but it also does a fabulous job of not drying out the ham. This method requires very little prep time when making a special occasion ham whether its your Easter ham or Christmas ham. Serve it with a side of sweet potatoes, pineapple casserole, green beans, macaroni and cheese and warm yeast rolls on the side. It’s an impressive addition for any special occasion meal.

Checkout this quick list of key Ingredients you’ll need to make easy Crockpot Ham Recipe: (Scroll down for full printable recipe card.)

Ham – One 6-8 pound fully cooked spiral ham.
Pineapple Preserves Ham Glaze – Pineapple preserves, light brown sugar and apple cider or apple juice form the base of the glaze.
Mustard – Dijon mustard or brown mustard adds zing and balances the flavor.
Spices – Allspice or ground cloves amp up the flavor and complement the ham.

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What is a Spiral Cut Ham?

A spiral cut ham is a fully cooked ham that has been pre-sliced. This recipe shows you how to make a fully cooked spiral ham in your slow cooker. It’s a handy technique for busy oven days in particular holidays like Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas. While oven baked ham is certainly tasty, this will give you another cooking option and free up your oven space, too.

How to Make the BEST Slow Cooker Pineapple Brown Sugar Ham Recipe

Make Pineapple Glaze – On the stovetop cook the pineapple preserves, brown sugar, 1/2 cup apple cider, Dijon and allspice. Bring to a boil then cook per the recipe until the sugar has melted.
Prep the Slow Cooker – Spray the inside of a 6 quart oval slow cooker with cooking spray.
Transfer Ham to Crockpot – Place the spiral ham in the slow cooker on it’s side. (Make sure the ham you purchase fits into your slow cooker with the lid on.)
Add Liquid – Pour the remaining apple cider over the ham.
Glaze the Ham – Use a basting brush to slather the ham liberally with the pineapple brown sugar glaze between each slice and on the exterior reserving about 1/4 cup to brush on at the end. Turn the ham cut side down after glazing.
Lock Lid in Place – Cook on low per the cook time in the recipe until it reaches 140°F internal temperature on an instant read thermometer.
Let Stand – Remove to a serving platter and brush on all sides with the remaining glaze.

Kitchen Equipment For Making Slow Cooker Pineapple Brown Sugar Ham

6-8 quart slow cooker.
Measuring cups and spoons.
Small bowl to make the pineapple preserves ham glaze.
Balloon whisk.
Basting brush and meat thermometer.

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Recipe Variations, Tips and Substitutions

Is a Spiral Ham the Same Thing as a Bone-In Ham? Bone-in ham may be cooked or uncooked. You want to specifically look for a spiral ham for this recipe.
Pineapple Preserves Substitute – You can use orange marmalade, apple jelly, peach preserves or apricot preserves in the same amount in place of pineapple preserves.
Make Your Own Pineapple Preserves Ham Glaze – In a pinch, you can also combine one 8 ounce can of crushed pineapple with 1/4 cup of granulated sugar. Simmer in a small saucepan on the stovetop for 15-20 minutes or just until slightly thickened, to replace the pineapple preserves.
Honey – You can replace the brown sugar in the glaze with honey. When doing so, expect the glaze to be thinner. You can thicken the sauce with cornstarch slurry, if needed.
Juice Substitutions – You can use apple cider, apple juice, orange juice or pineapple juice.
Save the Ham Bone – If you don’t have immediate plans to use the ham bone, cool it then place it into a freezer safe bag and freeze it for a future meal. You can use it to season soup, beans, lentils and beyond!
Char the Glaze – This step is completely optional but you can transfer the ham to a baking pan to broil and char the glaze in the oven, if desired.
Turkey – You may also like to try my recipe for Slow Cooker Turkey Breast.

Storage and Leftovers

Leftovers – Store Slow Cooked Pineapple Brown Sugar Ham in an airtight container or wrapped in heavy duty aluminum foil chilled in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.
Reheating – You don’t have to reheat this slow cooker ham recipe to enjoy it on sandwiches. If you prefer to reheat, do so gently in the microwave or in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
Freezing Leftover Ham – You can remove the ham from the bone, wrap it in freezer wrap and pack into desired size portions in plastic Ziploc freezer bags. When done properly it will keep for 3-4 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight and use for sandwiches, casseroles, omelets and more.

More Recipes Using Ham to Make

Holiday ham leftovers are a gift and can be used in so many ways for entrees, salads and side dishes for future meals. More recipes using ham you may also like to try:

Transform baked ham into Southern Ham Salad for sandwiches.
Two bite Ham and Cheese Puffs.
Cozy up to a bowl of Crock Pot Ham and Bean Soup.
Country Ham and Cheese Biscuit Bites are sure to be the hit of the party.
My Iron Skillet Ham and Cheddar Cornbread is delicious with a bowl of beans.
Single serving Broccoli Ham and Cheese Muffin Cups.
Ham and Swiss Brunch Casserole is perfection drizzled with maple syrup.
Ham and Cheese Waffles from Barefeet in the Kitchen.

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