Glazed Ham with Pineapple
An easy, sweet and savory glazed ham with pineapple recipe perfect for holiday dinners and special occasions. This beginner-friendly recipe uses pantry staples and creates a beautiful, flavorful centerpiece.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 to 10 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Bone-in ham (7-8 pounds / 3.2-3.6 kg), pre-cooked
- Pineapple rings (1 can, about 20 oz / 567 g)
- Brown sugar (1 cup / 220 g), preferably dark brown sugar
- Dijon mustard (¼ cup / 60 ml)
- Honey (⅓ cup / 113 g), good quality raw or wildflower
- Whole cloves (20-25), optional
- Apple cider vinegar (2 tablespoons / 30 ml)
- Ground cinnamon (1 teaspoon / 2 g)
- Water (½ cup / 120 ml)
Instructions
- Prep the Ham (10 minutes): Remove ham from packaging and pat dry. Score the surface in a diamond pattern about ½ inch deep. Insert whole cloves into the intersections if using.
- Make the Glaze (5 minutes): In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, Dijon mustard, honey, apple cider vinegar, ground cinnamon, and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until sugar dissolves and mixture thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.
- Arrange the Ham and Pineapple (5 minutes): Place ham on roasting rack, flat side down. Arrange pineapple rings evenly over the surface, securing each with a toothpick if needed.
- Glaze and Roast (1 hour 15 minutes): Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Brush ham generously with glaze, including scored cuts. Roast uncovered for 45 minutes, basting every 15 minutes. For last 15 minutes, increase oven to 400°F (205°C) and brush final coat of glaze to caramelize surface.
- Rest and Serve (10-15 minutes): Remove ham from oven, tent loosely with foil, and let rest 10-15 minutes before carving. Serve with extra glaze on the side.
Notes
[‘Scoring the ham allows glaze to penetrate and creates caramelized edges.’, ‘Use a basting brush for even glaze application and less mess.’, ‘Watch the oven temperature during the final caramelization step to avoid burning.’, ‘Save leftover pineapple juice to thin glaze or drizzle over sliced ham.’, ‘Resting the ham after roasting keeps it juicy and makes slicing easier.’, ‘If glaze is too runny, simmer longer to thicken; if too thick, thin with water or pineapple juice.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approxima
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 920
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 18
Keywords: glazed ham, pineapple ham, holiday ham, sweet and savory ham, Christmas ham, easy ham recipe, holiday centerpiece