Honey Glazed Ham Pineapple (Printable version)

Ham glazed with honey and pineapple creates a sweet, savory centerpiece that's perfect for festive occasions.

# Ingredient List:

→ Ham

01 - 1 fully cooked bone-in ham (8–10 lbs)

→ Glaze

02 - 1 cup honey
03 - 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
04 - 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
05 - 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
06 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

→ Garnish & Basting

08 - 1 can (20 oz) sliced pineapple rings, drained and juice reserved
09 - 1 jar (6 oz) maraschino cherries, drained
10 - Whole cloves (optional, for studding)

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 325°F. Position the ham, cut side down, in a large roasting pan lined with aluminum foil.
02 - Score the surface of the ham in a diamond pattern. If desired, insert whole cloves at each intersection.
03 - In a saucepan, combine honey, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, unsalted butter, ground cloves, and 1/4 cup reserved pineapple juice. Warm over medium heat, stirring until sugar fully dissolves.
04 - Brush one-third of the glaze over the ham. Loosely tent with foil and bake for 1 hour.
05 - Remove foil. Arrange pineapple rings atop the ham, securing each with a toothpick. Place a maraschino cherry at the center of every pineapple ring.
06 - Brush ham generously with more glaze. Bake uncovered for an additional 45 to 60 minutes, basting every 15 minutes with remaining glaze, until the exterior is caramelized and heated to an internal temperature of 140°F.
07 - Let ham rest for 15 minutes before slicing. Remove pineapple and cherries, carve, and serve with pan juices.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The sweet-savory glaze caramelizes beautifully, wrapping each slice in a golden hug.
  • This ham turns any dinner into a celebration and always leaves you with crowd-pleasing leftovers.
02 -
  • If you rush the resting time, the ham will lose all its juiciness—patience pays off here.
  • Swapping canned pineapple with fresh really woke up the flavors and made every bite brighter.
03 -
  • If you baste religiously every 15 minutes, the glaze comes out caramelized but not burnt.
  • Using pineapple juice from the can in the glaze boosts both sweetness and shine without needing extra sugar.
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