Spice-Glazed Ham Is the Way to Our Hearts This Easter (2024)

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From Easter egg hunts to decorating your house with the cutest homemade Easter decorations, there’s a lot to enjoy about the Easter season. Best of all, the food. Easter ham is a particularly stunning flavor-packed centerpiece to star in your Easter feast. To celebrate Easter Sunday, get family and friends together for a big Easter party, complete with all of the delicious Easter recipes, including our favorite ham recipes.

But first, why is it a tradition to eat ham on Easter? Apparently, there are a few different explanations. Some say it’s because ham symbolizes good luck for many different cultures around the world. Other historians say it’s because farmers typically slaughtered pigs in the fall and then took several months to smoke the pork, which meant hams were ready just in time for the holiday.

However we came to have it on the table, ham should definitely be part of your Easter brunch and Easter dinner menu this year. With a rich, sugary glaze, your traditional Easter ham will look as good as it tastes. If you’re looking for something a little more unique, try out a bright citrus-glazed ham recipe with zesty orange slices. These ham recipes pair perfectly with Easter side dishes (like refreshing green salads and fresh spring vegetable sides). We’ve also included ham recipes that work as appetizers or are great ideas to use up leftover ham, so you and your family can continue enjoying it all week long. Once you’ve decided on a ham recipe, you can start planning the rest of your Easter menu decked out with Easter appetizers and Easter desserts that are sure to please any crowd.

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Pineapple-Glazed Ham

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We upgraded the classic pineapple-glazed ham recipe from the '50s by making a homemade sticky sauce and roasting it on top of fresh oranges and pineapple.

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Cherry Bourbon-Glazed Ham

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Take ham to new heights with a tangy-sweet glaze made with tart cherry juice, cherry jam and bourbon.

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Honey-and-Balsamic–Glazed Ham

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Sweet and salty flavors come together in this recipe that combine honey, two different kinds of mustard, and balsamic vinegar — all brushed over a bone-in ham.

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Apricot-Mustard Ham with Herb-Roasted Vegetables

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Man, do we love a glaze. Not sure if we're more excited for this ham or all the tasty leftover sandwiches we're going to create.

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Sweet and Sticky Apricot Glazed Ham

A fully cooked ham from the grocery store gets a touch of sweetness with this apricot and brown sugar glaze.

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Baked Ham with Root Beer Glaze

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Pair this retro-inspired beauty with a simple Easter side and your menu will be complete.

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Ham With Bee-Sting Glaze

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What gives this dish its "bee-sting" flavor? Honey and cayenne.

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Ham and Cheese Beer Bread

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Our favorite way to use up leftover ham is this cheesy, buttery, one-bowl beer bread. Freeze slices of the bread for a quick breakfast or savory snack to warm up whenever the craving strikes.

Get the Ham and Cheese Beer Bread recipe.

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Green Eggs and Ham 'Wiches

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These egg-and-ham sandwiches would be perfect if your Easter celebration is an outdoor picnic. Just put thinly sliced ham, mayo, pesto, and hard-boiled eggs on some yummy flaky croissants.

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Ham and Cheese Oven Sliders

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If you're making Easter brunch for a crowd, these ham and cheese oven sliders definitely deserve a spot on your menu. They're easy to make and are so delicious.

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Spicy Gazpacho with Serrano Ham

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Mix things up at this year's Easter party with this chilled soup that's topped with thinly-sliced serrano ham.

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Fig & Ham Tapas Toast

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Fig jam, Serrano ham, gouda and arugula make this an elegant appetizer for any Easter spread.

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Pineapple and Ham Fried Rice

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Mix things up a bit this year at Easter dinner with this pineapple and ham fried rice. This would also be a great way to use up any leftover ham after the Easter festivity.

Get the Pineapple and Ham Fried Rice recipe Woman's Day.

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Ham and Spinach Pizza

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This is another unconventional way to bring ham to the table, but it's definitely a delicious one. Top your pizza dough with eggs, thinly sliced ham, spinach and red onion.

Get the Ham and Spinach Pizza recipe Woman's Day.

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Brown Sugar Pineapple Ham

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How gorgeous is this ham? With the bright pineapple rings and maraschino cherries, this is sure to be the star of any Easter feast.

Get the Brown Sugar Pineapple Ham recipe from Delish.

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Baked Ham with Brown Sugar Glaze

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The stickier and more caramelized it is, the better. Plus, the leftover ham will be even tastier.

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Maple Glazed Ham Steak

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If you're only cooking for one or two people, a whole spiral ham might be too much meat. Luckily, you can always make these ham steaks glazed with maple syrup, brown sugar, vinegar and mustard.

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Apricot and Spice Glazed Ham

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We jazzed up apricot jam with apple juice and ginger, giving this succulent ham a real kick of flavor. Balance it out with one of our irresistible potato recipes.

Get the Apricot and Spice Glazed Ham recipe from Woman's Day.

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Root Beer-Glazed Ham

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This Southern-style ham gets its flavor from a good ol' can of root beer. You can also use Dr. Pepper or co*ke if you prefer.

Get the Root Beer-Glazed Ham recipe from Woman's Day.

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Apricot-Glazed Smoked Ham

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This year, mix things up with a flavorful glaze and seasonings that will take your ham from ordinary to extraordinary.

Get the Apricot-Glazed Smoked Ham recipe from Woman's Day.

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