Apple Glazed Ham
Apple Glazed Ham is a savory and sweet centerpiece dish featuring a cured ham baked with a glossy glaze made from apples, brown sugar, and warm spices. It is a classic holiday main course, particularly popular in American and European festive traditions.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein and fat, with the glaze adding a significant amount of carbohydrates from sugar and fruit. A typical serving provides a good source of iron and B vitamins, and can range from 300 to 500 calories depending on the cut and glaze thickness.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 320 kcal |
| Protein | 22 g |
| Carbs | 18 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Sugar | 15 g |
| Sodium | 980 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Phosphorus | 220 mg |
| Zinc | 3.5 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) | 0.8 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.6 mcg |
| Selenium | 25 mcg |
Per 1 serving (150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The combination of a salty, cured meat with a sweet, fruity glaze is a classic culinary technique used to balance flavors and create a complex taste profile. Nutritionally, the apple in the glaze can add a small amount of fiber and vitamin C to an otherwise rich dish.
