Pineapple Glazed Ham

Whole baked ham with pineapple and cherry garnish on white platter, festive holiday meal with classic sweet-savory presentation.

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Pineapple Glazed Ham recipe with a sweet, tangy caramelized glaze. This easy spiral ham is juicy, flavorful, and perfect for holidays or family dinners.

Course Main Dishes

Cuisine American

Keyword ham

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 1 30

Total Time 1 45

Servings

Calories 2048kcal

Author Stacie Vaughan

Ingredients

1 fully cooked spiral-sliced ham 7 to 10 lbs
¾ cup pineapple juice
½ cup crushed pineapple drained
¼ cup brown sugar
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
¼ tsp ground cloves
¼ tsp black pepper
1 can pineapple slices drained, dry with a paper towel
¼ cup maraschino cherries

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a roasting pan with foil for easy cleanup and place the ham cut-side down in the pan.
Cover loosely with foil and bake for about 10 minutes per pound, usually around 1 hour and 30 minutes for the total time.
While the ham is heating, add pineapple juice, crushed pineapple, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, butter, apple cider vinegar, cloves, and black pepper to a small saucepan.
Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until the butter melts and the glaze thickens slightly, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
About 30 minutes before the ham is done, remove it from the oven and uncover it. Add the pineapple rings and place a cherry in the middle. Secure with toothpicks, if needed. Spoon the glaze over the ham, letting it fall between the slices.
Return the ham to the oven uncovered for the final 25 to 30 minutes.
Remove from the oven and let the ham rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

More tang: Add an extra teaspoon of Dijon or a splash more vinegar.
Less sweet: Reduce brown sugar to 2 tablespoons.
Slow cooker option: Warm the ham on low for 3 to 4 hours with the glaze, basting occasionally.
Leftovers: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Leftover pineapple ham is great in sandwiches, breakfast casseroles, and fried rice.

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