Pineapple Mustard Glazed Ham
Elevate your holiday dinner table with this show-stopping Pineapple Mustard Glazed Ham, a masterpiece of savory-sweet flavor and visual appeal. This indulgent dish features a tender, juicy spiral-cut ham infused with a glossy glaze made from tangy pineapple juice, rich brown sugar, zesty Dijon mustard, and a hint of warm cloves. Topped with sunny pineapple rings and jewel-toned maraschino cherries, this centerpiece is as stunning as it is delicious. Perfect for Easter, Christmas, or any celebration, this recipe is easy to prepare with just 15 minutes of prep and simple basting for a sticky, caramelized finish. Whether you’re hosting a crowd or craving leftovers for gourmet sandwiches, this Pineapple Mustard Glazed Ham is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that will have everyone flocking to the table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 pounds fully cooked bone-in spiral ham
- 1.5 cups pineapple juice
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 0.25 teaspoons ground cloves
- 8 pieces pineapple rings
- 8 pieces maraschino cherries
- 8 toothpicks
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
Place the fully cooked spiral-cut ham, cut side down, on a large roasting pan. Cover it loosely with aluminum foil and bake for 10 minutes per pound to heat through.
While the ham is baking, prepare the glaze by combining pineapple juice, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, honey, apple cider vinegar, and ground cloves in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Stir the mixture frequently until the sugar dissolves and the glaze thickens slightly, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat.
Once the ham has heated for the initial bake time (about 80 minutes for an 8-pound ham), remove it from the oven and brush a generous amount of the glaze over the ham’s surface.
Decorate the ham by attaching pineapple rings and maraschino cherries to the surface with toothpicks.
Brush any remaining glaze over the pineapple rings and maraschino cherries.
Return the ham to the oven, uncovered, and bake for an additional 30-40 minutes, basting with pan drippings halfway through, until the glaze is caramelized and sticky.
Remove the ham from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
587 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.0 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.7 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 166 mg | 55% | |
| Sodium | 3721 mg | 162% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.4 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.8 g | ||
| Protein | 63.8 g | 128% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 63 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 914 mg | 19% | |
*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.
