Cherry Pineapple Glazed Ham
Transform your holiday table with this show-stopping Cherry Pineapple Glazed Ham, a perfect combination of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. This recipe features a tender bone-in spiral-cut ham coated in a luscious glaze made from pineapple juice, golden brown sugar, maraschino cherry juice, and a hint of honey and Dijon mustard for a velvety richness. Enhanced with warm cloves and topped with caramelized pineapple slices and vibrant maraschino cherries, this dish not only delights the palate but also adds a dazzling centerpiece to any celebration. With minimal prep time and a basting process that ensures every bite is infused with flavor, this ham is an effortless yet impressive choice for holiday feasts or special occasions.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 pounds bone-in spiral-cut ham
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup maraschino cherry juice
- 0.5 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon cloves (whole or ground)
- 10 slices canned pineapple slices
- 10 pieces maraschino cherries
- 10 pieces toothpicks
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
Place the ham in a roasting pan, flat-side down, and cover it with aluminum foil to keep it moist during cooking.
Bake the ham in the preheated oven for 1 hour to warm it through while you prepare the glaze.
In a medium saucepan, combine pineapple juice, brown sugar, maraschino cherry juice, honey, Dijon mustard, and cloves.
Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, and cook for 10-12 minutes or until the glaze thickens slightly.
Remove the ham from the oven after the first hour and increase the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C).
Brush the prepared glaze generously over the ham, ensuring the entire surface is coated.
Decorate the ham by securing pineapple slices and maraschino cherries to the surface with toothpicks in a decorative pattern.
Return the ham to the oven, uncovered. Continue baking for an additional 45-60 minutes, basting with the glaze every 15 minutes, until the glaze is caramelized and bubbly.
Remove the ham from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Serve warm with your favorite holiday side dishes and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6839 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 206.1 g | 264% | |
| Saturated Fat | 72.6 g | 363% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1814 mg | 605% | |
| Sodium | 44328 mg | 1927% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 445.8 g | 162% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.6 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 429.6 g | ||
| Protein | 764.1 g | 1528% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 565 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 35.6 mg | 198% | |
| Potassium | 10605 mg | 226% | |
*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.
