Honey Pineapple Glazed Ham
Indulge in the mouthwatering flavors of this Honey Pineapple Glazed Ham, a show-stopping centerpiece that's perfect for holiday gatherings or special occasions. This recipe combines the sweetness of honey and brown sugar, the tangy brightness of pineapple juice, and a hint of warm spices like cinnamon and cloves to create a glaze that caramelizes beautifully in the oven. Decorated with golden pineapple rings and vibrant maraschino cherries, this oven-baked ham not only tastes incredible but also adds a festive flair to your table. With just 20 minutes of prep time and an oven-roasted finish that locks in juicy, savory goodness, this dish serves up to 12 and is sure to be the highlight of your next celebration.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 lbs bone-in ham (fully cooked)
- 1.5 cups pineapple juice
- 0.75 cups honey
- 0.5 cups brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons ground cloves
- 8 slices pineapple rings (canned, drained)
- 8 pieces maraschino cherries
- 8 pieces toothpicks
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and place a rack in the lower third of your oven.
Place the fully cooked bone-in ham in a large roasting pan, flat side down. Use a sharp knife to score the surface of the ham in a criss-cross pattern, making shallow cuts about 1/4 inch deep.
In a medium saucepan, combine pineapple juice, honey, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, ground cinnamon, and ground cloves. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture is smooth and the sugar has fully dissolved. Remove from heat and set aside.
Brush a generous layer of the glaze all over the ham. Reserve some glaze for basting later.
Secure a pineapple ring and a maraschino cherry to the surface of the ham using a toothpick. Repeat until the ham is decorated with all the pineapple slices and cherries.
Cover the ham loosely with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour.
After 1 hour, remove the foil and baste the ham with more glaze. Return the ham to the oven, uncovered, and continue baking for an additional 1 hour, basting every 20 minutes with the glaze.
Once the internal temperature of the ham reaches 140°F (60°C) and the glaze is caramelized, remove the ham from the oven.
Let the ham rest for 15 minutes before slicing. Serve warm with any remaining glaze drizzled on top.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
633 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.6 g | 33% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.9 g | 45% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 178 mg | 59% | |
| Sodium | 3690 mg | 160% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.2 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.1 g | ||
| Protein | 64.0 g | 128% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 40 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 978 mg | 21% | |
*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.
