Apple-Topped Ham Steak

Sweet apples combine nicely with tangy mustard in this dish to create a luscious topping for skillet-fried ham steak. I especially like to serve this to guests in fall.

Apple-Topped Ham Steak

Average Rating: 4.25

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
YIELD: 8 servings.

Ingredients

  • 4 fully cooked boneless ham steaks (8 ounces each)
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 3 cups apple juice
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 medium green apples, thinly sliced
  • 2 medium red apples, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup cold water
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh sage or 1 teaspoon rubbed sage
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • 1. In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, brown ham steaks in batches over medium heat; remove and keep warm.
  • 2. In same skillet, saute onion until tender. Stir in apple juice and mustard; bring to a boil. Add apples. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 4 minutes or until apples are tender.
  • 3. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into apple juice mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in sage and pepper. Return steaks to skillet; heat through.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 219 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 58mg cholesterol, 1213mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 2g fiber), 21g protein.