Ham with Pineapple Orange Dijon Glaze
Transform your holiday table with this show-stopping Ham with Pineapple Orange Dijon Glaze, a perfect blend of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. This recipe features a succulent bone-in spiral-cut ham coated in a glossy glaze made from pineapple juice, orange juice, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, honey, and a hint of ground cloves. The ham is baked to perfection, with the glaze caramelizing into a beautifully golden, sticky finish that promises flavor in every bite. Garnished with optional pineapple rings and maraschino cherries for a classic presentation, this dish is as stunning as it is delicious. Ready in just over two hours and serving up to 12 people, this recipe is ideal for festive gatherings or special occasions. Serve it warm alongside the extra glaze for dipping, and watch it become the centerpiece everyone will remember! Keywords: ham with pineapple orange glaze, Dijon-glazed ham, holiday ham recipe, pineapple ham glaze, baked ham recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 lbs bone-in spiral-cut ham
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 0.5 cup orange juice
- 0.75 cup brown sugar
- 3 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp honey
- 0.25 tsp ground cloves
- 8 pieces pineapple rings (optional, for garnish)
- 8 pieces maraschino cherries (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
Remove the ham from its packaging and place it cut-side down in a roasting pan. Cover the ham tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes or until heated through (about 15 minutes per pound).
While the ham is heating, prepare the glaze. In a medium saucepan, combine pineapple juice, orange juice, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, honey, and ground cloves. Whisk the ingredients together and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
Reduce the heat and continue to cook the glaze for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.
Once the ham is heated through, remove it from the oven and carefully discard the foil. Increase the oven temperature to 400°F (204°C).
Brush the ham generously with the glaze, making sure to get between the slices if it’s spiral-cut.
If using pineapple rings and maraschino cherries for garnish, secure them to the surface of the ham with toothpicks.
Return the ham to the oven uncovered and bake for an additional 20-30 minutes, basting with more glaze every 10 minutes, until the glaze is caramelized and bubbly.
Remove the ham from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes before carving. Serve warm with any remaining glaze on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
547 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.6 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.9 g | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 151 mg | 50% | |
| Sodium | 3720 mg | 162% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.9 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.7 g | ||
| Protein | 63.8 g | 128% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 54 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 947 mg | 20% | |
*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.
