Pineapple Ham Bake
Elevate your dinner table with this sweet and savory Pineapple Ham Bake! Perfect for holiday feasts or weeknight meals, this simple yet flavorful dish combines tender slices of cooked ham with juicy pineapple chunks, all glazed in a luscious sauce made from pineapple juice, brown sugar, honey, and warm spices like cinnamon and cloves. The sauce thickens beautifully with a hint of cornstarch, creating a glossy coating that caramelizes in the oven. Topped with optional maraschino cherries for a pop of color, this baked ham is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Ready in just an hour with minimal prep, this crowd-pleaser pairs perfectly with rice, roasted veggies, or a crisp salad for a complete, satisfying meal. Keywords: Pineapple Ham Bake recipe, baked ham with pineapple glaze, sweet and savory ham dish, holiday ham recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds cooked ham
- 2 cups pineapple chunks (canned or fresh)
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 0.25 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 10 pieces optional maraschino cherries (for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Grease a large baking dish and set it aside.
Cut the cooked ham into 1-inch thick slices (if not pre-sliced) and lay them flat in the baking dish, slightly overlapping.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine pineapple chunks, pineapple juice, brown sugar, honey, butter, ground cinnamon, and ground cloves.
Stir continuously until the butter has melted and the mixture is well combined. Allow it to simmer gently for 3-4 minutes.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water until smooth to create a slurry. Slowly add the slurry to the saucepan, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens slightly.
Pour the thickened pineapple sauce evenly over the ham slices in the baking dish, ensuring that the pineapple chunks are distributed over the top of the ham.
Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 15 minutes, basting the ham occasionally with the sauce from the dish.
Optional: Garnish the top with maraschino cherries for added color and sweetness before serving.
Serve the Pineapple Ham Bake warm, scooping the pineapple and sauce over each serving. Pair with rice, roasted vegetables, or a light salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2447 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 72.7 g | 93% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.4 g | 152% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 606 mg | 202% | |
| Sodium | 11834 mg | 515% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 251.8 g | 92% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.2 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 215.2 g | ||
| Protein | 208.1 g | 416% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 245 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 9.9 mg | 55% | |
| Potassium | 3623 mg | 77% | |
*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.
