Moist Spiral Cut Ham with Pineapple Honey Glaze
Elevate your holiday feast or special occasion dinner with this Moist Spiral Cut Ham with Pineapple Honey Glaze—a show-stopping centerpiece that’s as flavorful as it is visually stunning. This easy recipe combines the natural juiciness of a tender spiral-cut ham with the irresistible sweetness of a homemade pineapple honey glaze, infused with hints of brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and a touch of apple cider vinegar for balanced tang. Whole cloves add a festive aroma and enhance the flavor, while frequent basting ensures every slice is coated in glossy, caramelized perfection. With minimal prep time and a bake-and-baste method, this ham is both simple to prepare and guaranteed to impress. Serve it alongside your favorite holiday sides for an unforgettable meal that’s perfect for entertaining a crowd. Keywords: spiral-cut ham, pineapple honey glaze, holiday dinner, baked ham recipe, festive centerpiece, easy ham recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 10 pounds spiral-cut ham
- 1.5 cups pineapple juice
- 0.5 cups honey
- 0.75 cups brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons mustard (Dijon or yellow)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 20 cloves (whole)
- 2 tablespoons butter (unsalted)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
Place the spiral-cut ham in a roasting pan, flat side down. Allow the ham to come to room temperature while you prepare the glaze.
In a medium saucepan, combine the pineapple juice, honey, brown sugar, mustard, apple cider vinegar, and butter. Stir to combine.
Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes or until the glaze starts to slightly thicken. Remove from heat and set aside.
Using a sharp knife, score the surface of the ham in a diamond pattern if it is not already pre-scored. If desired, press whole cloves into some of the diamond intersections for added flavor and a visually festive touch.
Brush a generous layer of the pineapple honey glaze all over the ham, making sure to get in between the slices if possible.
Cover the ham loosely with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour.
After 1 hour, remove the foil and brush the ham with more glaze. Continue baking uncovered for an additional 30-45 minutes, basting every 15 minutes with the remaining glaze, or until the internal temperature of the ham reaches 140°F (60°C).
Once the ham is done, remove it from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Serve warm, and enjoy your perfectly moist spiral-cut ham with a sweet and tangy pineapple honey glaze.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
645 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.0 g | 35% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.0 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 182 mg | 61% | |
| Sodium | 2874 mg | 125% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.4 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.0 g | ||
| Protein | 68.0 g | 136% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 65 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 988 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.
