Crock Pot Maple Brown Sugar Ham
Crock Pot Maple Brown Sugar Ham is a Lofthouse holiday staple. It is one of my most cherished recipes to serve for the holidays!
I originally published this recipe in 2012 and have since added new photos and info.
Crock Pot Maple Brown Sugar Ham brings back cherished memories and flavors, with a simplified twist for a busy holiday routine. Thanks to the crock pot, it’s possible to create a dish that’s super flavorful, without spending hours in the kitchen.
This ham recipe is more than just a recipe for me – it’s a heartfelt tribute to my Grandma Jennings, a graceful and kind woman who brought warmth into everyone’s lives. Every holiday spent at her house was magical, filled with love, delicious food, and a sense of togetherness. She was a master at balancing elegance with coziness, and her holiday dinners were unforgettable. Thanksgiving was a time when she went all out, carefully crafting each course. Though turkey is often the centerpiece of Thanksgiving, Grandma always had a beautiful ham on the table too, a sweet and savory addition that became a family favorite.
SERVINGS
This ham is an ideal recipe for holiday gatherings, as it can easily feed between 12 to 15 people. With its generous size and flavorful, juicy meat, this ham makes the perfect centerpiece for a festive table. Paired with classic holiday sides, this ham is sure to be a crowd-pleaser that satisfies a range of appetites.
ENJOY THIS RECIPE? HERE ARE A FEW MORE HOLIDAY MAIN DISHES!
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Stuffing-Topped Pork Chops – so delicious with a creamy gravy on top. It hardly takes any time to prepare this incredible dinner recipe to impress any guest!
Beef Tips with Mushroom Gravy – A decadent dish perfect for Sunday dinner. Savory beef tips are simmered and served with an irresistible mushroom gravy!
Garlic Herb Shrimp – A simple seafood recipe that is bursting with flavor. You’ll want to make this shrimp all the time!
Ingredients
- 7 to 8 pound spiral-cut ham bone-in or boneless
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 cups pineapple juice
Instructions
- Use a large 7 quart crock pot. Unwrap ham from wrapper, and discard the flavor packet and any plastic or netting. Place ham inside the crock pot, flat side down.
- Rub the light brown sugar over all sides and in the slices of the ham. Then pour on the maple syrup and pineapple juice. Cover with lid and cook on low heat for 4 to 5 hours or until ham is warmed through.
- Baste ham with juices about an hour or so before serving. When it's finished cooking, carefully remove ham from crock pot and place on a cutting board. Allow the ham to rest for 5 minutes before carving. Enjoy! ♥
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I made this for Easter dinner for my Fiancé and me, and I have never seen my man so happy! We love the tons of leftovers, and the ham is going with everything!
Cooking this Ham for the 2nd year in a row now &’& My Family absolutely LOVES it.! I myself never liked ham until i tried this recipe. Thanks so much for the amazing recipe. It’s become a tradition in our home and even the pickiest eaters love it!
Do you add water to the crockpot?
Realized last minute my crock pot is not big enough for the ham. I was researching and I think I will slow roast it in the oven at 250F. Any suggestions?
Is it possible to use apple juice or orange juice instead of pineapple juice??
Yes. I think you could use either with great results!
I’ve made this recipe for the past few years and my family loves it. it’s easy, moist and full of flavor. Failproof! I love that I just place it in my crockpot and it cooks itself!
Family member allergic to pineapple. Can i substitute orange juice?
Yes, you can substitute orange juice 🙂
Your ham recipe looks perfect! And since I’m cooking a turkey, I can cook the ham in the crockpot. I bought a spiral cut ham and it says it smoked. I hope that is OK? I will be I will be making it for Easter
Thank you Lena! Yes a pre-smoked ham is fine to still use! Happy Easter to you and your family. I hope you enjoy the ham 🙂