Pineapple Ham Glaze

Nutriscore Rating: 49/100

Elevate your holiday ham with this irresistibly sweet and tangy Pineapple Ham Glaze, a simple yet decadent recipe that combines tropical pineapple juice, rich brown sugar, and golden honey with a hint of warm spices like cinnamon and cloves. This easy ham glaze recipe comes together in just 20 minutes, featuring a silky-smooth texture achieved with a cornstarch slurry and layers of depth from Dijon mustard. Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Easter, this glaze caramelizes beautifully in the oven, creating a glossy, flavorful coating that will impress your guests. Use it to transform your baked ham into the star of the table, and don’t forget to brush on extra layers for maximum flavor.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 5 min
• Cook Time: 15 min
• Total Time: 20 min
• Servings: 12 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

8 items

• 1 cup pineapple juice
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 0.5 cup honey
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water

📝 Instructions

8 steps

1. In a medium saucepan, combine pineapple juice, brown sugar, honey, and Dijon mustard. Stir to mix evenly.

2. Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally.

3. Add ground cinnamon and ground cloves to the saucepan, stirring well to incorporate the spices evenly into the glaze.

4. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water until smooth to create a slurry.

5. Gradually add the cornstarch slurry to the simmering glaze, whisking constantly to prevent lumps.

6. Continue to cook the glaze over medium heat, stirring frequently, for about 5-10 minutes, or until it thickens to your desired consistency.

7. Remove the glaze from the heat and let it cool slightly before using. It will thicken a bit more as it cools.

8. Brush or spoon the glaze over your ham during the last 30 minutes of baking, applying multiple layers for a rich, caramelized finish.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (56.8g)

Calories		128
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		0.3 g	0%
	Saturated Fat	0.0 g	0%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		0 mg	0%
Sodium		35 mg	2%
Total Carbohydrate		33.3 g	12%
	Dietary Fiber	0.1 g	0%
	Total Sugars	32.7 g
Protein		0.0 g	0%
Vitamin D		0.0 mcg	0%
Calcium		24 mg	2%
Iron		0.6 mg	3%
Potassium		80 mg	2%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 27 cal (1.7%%)

Protein: 0 cal (0.0%%)

Carbs: 1600 cal (98.3%%)