3-Ingredient Slow Cooker Apple Maple Glazed Ham

Bring warm, comforting fall flavors to your dinner table with this incredibly simple slow cooker ham recipe. Made with just three ingredients, this dish combines tender, juicy ham with a luscious glaze of sweet apple butter and pure maple syrup. As the ham slowly heats, the glaze develops a rich, glossy coating that infuses every bite with delicious sweet-and-savory flavor. With minimal preparation and hardly any cleanup, it’s an ideal choice for busy weeknights, cozy family dinners, or special seasonal gatherings.

Ingredients

• 1 fully cooked ham steak (1½–2 pounds)
• 1 cup apple butter
• ½ cup pure maple syrup

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Slow Cooker

Lightly coat the inside of your slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. Place the fully cooked ham steak inside, positioning it flat so it fits comfortably in the cooking pot.

Step 2: Make the Apple Maple Glaze

Spread the apple butter evenly over the entire surface of the ham steak. Drizzle the maple syrup over the top, allowing it to blend with the apple butter and create a generous coating.

Step 3: Cook Until Tender and Heated Through

Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on LOW for 3–4 hours, or until the ham is thoroughly heated. During cooking, spoon some of the warm glaze over the ham once or twice if convenient to help keep it moist and flavorful.

Step 4: Baste and Serve

Once cooking is complete, spoon the rich apple-maple glaze over the ham. Transfer to a serving platter, slice into portions, and drizzle with additional glaze from the slow cooker.

Serve warm alongside mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, sweet potatoes, or your favorite seasonal side dishes.

Enjoy this effortless slow cooker favorite, featuring tender ham wrapped in a sweet, buttery apple and maple glaze. It’s a delicious way to add cozy autumn flavors to any family meal!