Description
A deliciously sweet and savory Brown Sugar Pineapple Glazed Holiday Ham perfect for festive occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 fully cooked spiral-sliced ham (6–8 lbs)
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 can (20 oz) pineapple rings, drained
- ½ cup maraschino cherries
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- Fresh rosemary for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ham: Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Place the ham cut-side down in a large roasting pan and pour ½ cup pineapple juice into the bottom. Cover tightly with aluminum foil.
- Make the Brown Sugar Pineapple Glaze: In a medium saucepan, combine brown sugar, remaining pineapple juice, honey, maple syrup, butter, Dijon mustard, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and apple cider vinegar. Heat over medium-low, stirring frequently for 5–7 minutes until smooth and slightly thickened.
- Bake the Ham: Place the covered ham in the oven and bake 10–15 minutes per pound, basting occasionally with pan juices.
- Add the Pineapple and Cherries: In the final 30 minutes, remove foil, arrange pineapple rings and maraschino cherries, then brush with glaze.
- Caramelize the Glaze: Return to the oven, bake uncovered for 20–30 minutes, brushing with additional glaze every 10 minutes. Broil for 2–3 minutes for a deeper golden-brown crust.
- Check the Temperature: Ensure the ham reaches an internal temperature of 140°F (60°C) for fully cooked hams and 165°F (74°C) for reheating.
- Rest and Serve: Remove from the oven, let rest for 15 minutes, then slice and spoon the remaining glaze over the slices. Garnish with pineapple rings, cherries, and rosemary.
Notes
- Keep the ham covered during most of the baking process to avoid drying out.
- Apply several thin layers of glaze during the final 30 minutes for a sticky finish.
- Arrange pineapple rings and cherries for a beautiful presentation.
- Use dark brown sugar for richer flavor.
- Slice carefully following spiral cuts for perfect slices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 70mg