Brown Sugar Glazed Ham with Pineapple
Transform your holiday table into a stunning centerpiece with this Brown Sugar Glazed Ham with Pineapple, a show-stopping dish that’s as delicious as it is beautiful. Featuring a tender, bone-in ham coated in a luscious glaze made from brown sugar, pineapple juice, honey, Dijon mustard, and a hint of cloves, this recipe balances sweet and savory flavors perfectly. The ham is adorned with golden pineapple rings and vibrant maraschino cherries, creating a retro-inspired presentation that’s sure to impress. Slow-roasted to perfection, this dish boasts a caramelized, golden-brown crust that’s irresistibly sticky and flavorful. With a simple basting technique and just 20 minutes of prep time, this holiday classic is easy to prepare and perfect for feeding a crowd. Serve it warm with a drizzle of extra glaze for a meal your guests won’t soon forget! Ideal for Easter, Christmas, or any celebratory feast, this recipe guarantees your table will feel extra festive.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 lbs bone-in ham
- 8 pieces pineapple rings (canned or fresh)
- 8 pieces maraschino cherries
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup pineapple juice (reserved from canned pineapple or fresh)
- 0.5 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 16 pieces toothpicks
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
Place the bone-in ham into a large roasting pan, flat side down.
Using a sharp knife, score the surface of the ham in a diamond pattern, cutting about 1/3 inch deep.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the brown sugar, pineapple juice, honey, Dijon mustard, and ground cloves. Stir until the sugar dissolves and the glaze thickens slightly, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat.
Brush a thin layer of the glaze over the surface of the ham, making sure to coat thoroughly.
Attach pineapple rings to the ham using toothpicks, spacing them evenly around the surface. Place a maraschino cherry in the center of each pineapple ring and secure with a toothpick.
Cover the ham loosely with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for about 1 hour and 30 minutes, basting with the glaze every 30 minutes.
After 1 hour and 30 minutes, remove the foil and baste the ham generously with more glaze.
Increase the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) and bake uncovered for an additional 20-30 minutes, basting once more halfway through. The ham should develop a caramelized, golden-brown crust.
Remove the ham from the oven and let it rest for 15-20 minutes before carving.
Slice and serve warm, drizzled with extra glaze from the pan.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
582 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.5 g | 24% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.2 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 160 mg | 53% | |
| Sodium | 3266 mg | 142% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.6 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.2 g | ||
| Protein | 57.1 g | 114% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 65 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 1023 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
