Ham and Hot Fruit Salad
Sweet, savory, and irresistibly satisfying, this Ham and Hot Fruit Salad is a show-stopping recipe that’s perfect for everything from holiday feasts to casual dinners. Fully cooked, tender ham meets a luscious medley of pineapple, peaches, and pears, all coated in a buttery brown sugar glaze infused with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Topped with maraschino cherries for a pop of color, this oven-baked dish achieves a delightful caramelization that highlights the natural sweetness of the fruit while balancing the smoky saltiness of the ham. Ready in just 30 minutes, this versatile dish can be served as a standout side or a main course alongside rice or fresh greens. Whether you’re hosting a celebration or craving an indulgent comfort food, this recipe is guaranteed to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces sliced ham (fully cooked)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 8 pineapple slices (drained)
- 4 peach halves (canned, drained)
- 4 pear halves (canned, drained)
- 8 maraschino cherries
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg, stirring until combined and the sugar dissolves into the butter, creating a smooth caramel-like sauce.
Add the pineapple slices, peach halves, and pear halves to the skillet. Toss gently to coat the fruit in the caramel sauce and cook for about 3-4 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Transfer the caramelized fruit to a greased 9x13-inch baking dish, arranging them in a single layer. Place the maraschino cherries in the center of each fruit piece for garnish.
Layer the sliced ham evenly on top of the fruit mixture.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the ham is heated through and the fruit is bubbling and lightly caramelized.
Remove the dish from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve warm as a side dish or a main course alongside rice or a fresh green salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1584 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 37.0 g | 47% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.1 g | 86% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 218 mg | 73% | |
| Sodium | 4635 mg | 202% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 246.3 g | 90% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.4 g | 87% | |
| Total Sugars | 194.6 g | ||
| Protein | 68.3 g | 137% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 225 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 6.5 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 2649 mg | 56% | |
*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.
