Honey Glazed Ham Pineapple (Printable Version)

Tender ham glazed with honey and pineapple makes a festive, flavorful centerpiece for special gatherings.

# What You Need:

→ Ham

01 - 1 fully cooked bone-in ham, approximately 8 to 10 pounds

→ 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 ounces) pineapple rings, drained and juice reserved
09 - 1 jar (6 ounces) maraschino cherries, drained
10 - Whole cloves (optional, for studding)

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a large roasting pan with aluminum foil and place ham cut side down.
02 - Score ham surface in a diamond pattern. Optionally, stud intersections with whole cloves.
03 - Combine honey, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, unsalted butter, ground cloves, and 1/4 cup reserved pineapple juice in a saucepan. Heat over medium, stirring until sugar dissolves.
04 - Brush one-third of the glaze over the ham. Tent loosely with foil and bake for 1 hour.
05 - Remove foil. Arrange pineapple rings over ham, securing with toothpicks. Place a maraschino cherry in the center of each ring.
06 - Brush ham with additional glaze. Bake uncovered for 45 to 60 minutes, basting every 15 minutes with remaining glaze, until caramelized and internal temperature reaches 140°F.
07 - Let ham rest for 15 minutes before carving. Remove pineapple rings and cherries, slice, and serve with pan juices.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You get a showstopper, but the secret is how little effort it actually takes.
  • The leftovers are just as exciting as the main event—think sandwiches bursting with flavor.
02 -
  • Scoring the skin too deep can dry out your ham—stick to shallow cuts for the best texture.
  • Saving a little pineapple juice for the glaze lightens the sweetness and keeps the sauce silky.
03 -
  • Baste with patience—layers of glaze create the best crust.
  • A dash of fresh ground pepper in the glaze adds a surprising pop.
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