Pineapple and Rosemary Glazed Ham
Elevate your holiday feast with this delectable Pineapple and Rosemary Glazed Ham—a stunning centerpiece that combines sweet, tangy, and savory flavors in every bite. This recipe features a bone-in, fully cooked ham beautifully scored and studded with whole cloves, creating a classic diamond pattern that’s as gorgeous as it is aromatic. The standout glaze blends tropical pineapple juice, rich brown sugar, golden honey, and a touch of Dijon mustard, all infused with the subtle earthiness of fresh rosemary and a hint of warming spices like ground cloves. As the ham roasts, the glaze caramelizes to create a glossy, irresistible finish. Garnish with pineapple rings and cherries for a splash of color and added sweetness, perfect for a show-stopping presentation. Ready in just two hours, this juicy and flavorful ham is ideal for feeding a crowd at festive gatherings. Keywords: pineapple-glazed ham, rosemary ham, holiday centerpiece, glazed ham recipe, roasted ham with pineapple.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 pounds bone-in, fully cooked ham
- 1.5 cups pineapple juice
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 0.5 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary sprigs
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 15 cloves whole cloves
- 6 slices pineapple rings (optional, for garnish)
- 6 pieces cherries (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Position the oven rack in the lower third of the oven.
Place the ham flat-side down in a large roasting pan. Score the surface of the ham in a diamond pattern using a sharp knife. Insert a whole clove into the center of each diamond crosshatch.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the pineapple juice, brown sugar, honey, Dijon mustard, rosemary sprigs, ground cloves, salt, and black pepper. Stir until the sugar has dissolved and allow the mixture to simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove the rosemary sprigs and set the glaze aside.
Brush about 1/3 of the glaze over the ham, ensuring it’s evenly coated. Tent the ham loosely with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour.
After 1 hour, remove the foil and brush another 1/3 of the glaze over the ham. Return the ham to the oven and bake for an additional 30 minutes.
For the final 30 minutes of cooking, remove the ham from the oven, brush with the remaining glaze, and if desired, decorate with pineapple rings and cherries using toothpicks to secure them.
Increase the oven temperature to 400°F (200°C) and bake the ham uncovered for the final 30 minutes, allowing the glaze to caramelize beautifully. Keep a close eye to ensure the glaze doesn’t burn.
Remove the ham from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes before carving. Slice and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
7435 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 305.7 g | 392% | |
| Saturated Fat | 106.8 g | 534% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 2134 mg | 712% | |
| Sodium | 45478 mg | 1977% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 407.6 g | 148% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 387.3 g | ||
| Protein | 772.2 g | 1544% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 694 mg | 53% | |
| Iron | 25.8 mg | 143% | |
| Potassium | 12082 mg | 257% | |
*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.
