Vintage Apple-Glazed Ham
A 1960s Dinner Classic Made Easy with Apple Pie Filling
This vintage 1960s retro recipe Apple-Glazed Ham is made the mid-century way with apple pie filling for an easy, glossy glaze. This recipe brings that perfect mix of sweet fruit and savory baked ham that graced every 1960s hostess table.
It’s a quick serve favorite perfect vintage holiday recipe that looks straight out of a Betty Crocker dinner spread, but it’s simple enough for a weeknight meal we feel like were eating a holiday dinner during the week.
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Blog Index:
1. Diane’s Kitchen Note
2. Frequently Asked Questions
3. Step by step instructions
4. Fun retro ham serving tips
5. Retro shopping
6. Closing words
Diane’s Kitchen Note
“When I spotted this gem in a Betty Crocker booklet, I knew it was a keeper. In the 1960s, ham glazes were a bragging right. ”
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of ham works best for this recipe?
A fully cooked spiral or shank ham works beautifully. If yours is larger than 3–4 pounds, simply double the glaze and bake a bit longer.
What should I do with leftover apples from the pie filling?
Don’t toss that vintage goodness! Store extra apples in the fridge and use them as a quick topping for oatmeal, pancakes, or even a bonus upside-down apple cake. (But if keeping them doesn’t work go ahead and discard.)
Retro Ham Recipe - apple glazed ham
step by step instructions
🥣 Vintage Apple-Glazed Ham
Era: 1960s
Cuisine: Mid-Century American Dinner Classic
Vibe: Sweet & Savory
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Bake Time: 1 hour (approx.)
Serves: 6–8
Ingredients:
1 fully cooked ham (about 3–4 lbs)
1 can apple pie filling (draine syrup)
¼ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon prepared mustard (optional but classic)
1 tablespoon apple cider
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon + a pinch of cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350°F. Place ham in a baking dish or shallow roaster.
In a small bowl, mix the drained pie filling, brown sugar, mustard, cinnamon and apple cider until blended.
Spoon glaze over the ham, covering the surface evenly.
Sprinkle a pinch of cinnamon and ground clove over the top.
Bake 1 hour or until heated through, basting with glaze occasionally.
Slice and serve warm with extra glaze spooned over the top.
Tip: When draining the apples from the glaze, I place a colander over a bowl, pour in the pie filling, then gently lift out the apples. That way, all the glossy pie glaze collects below and I can use every drop as the ham glaze. Then a lay a couple apples in the pan with the ham.
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3 Fun ways to serve
1️⃣ Country Comfort Plate
Serve with a cozy scoop of creamy mac & cheese and classic green beans. Add a warm biscuit or slice of cornbread and you’ve got a true roadside-diner favorite that feels like Sunday supper at Grandma’s.
2️⃣ Harvest Ham Sliders
Pile leftover ham and a little of those glazed apples onto soft dinner rolls. Add a slice of sharp cheddar and give it a quick toast for a retro lunch that tastes like a fall festival.
3️⃣ Diner-Style Breakfast Plate
Warm up slices in the morning with scrambled eggs and hash browns. Add percolator coffee and you’ve got a charming mid-century breakfast that would make any short-order cook proud.
🛒Retro Shopping
Closing Words
This Apple Glazed Ham is a sweet reminder that the best dinners don’t have to be complicated just comforting, cozy, and made with a little mid-century charm. 🍏 Perfect for your Thanksgiving and holiday hams.
Whether you serve it for Sunday dinner or your next retro gathering, it’s sure to earn a spot in your own recipe box.
If you’re ready to keep the nostalgia going, don’t forget to join my Retro Recipe Club for more mid-century favorites!
Vintage recipe source💌 This recipe is part of the Vintage by the Bite collection and inspired by Betty Crockers recipe from the 1971 Betty Crocker Recipe Card Library Cherry-Orange Glazed Ham…
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