Description
A delicious slow-cooked ham glazed with cherry and pineapple for a perfect sweet and savory dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 fully cooked, boneless spiral-sliced turkey ham (3–4 lbs)
- 1 can (20 oz) pineapple rings in juice, juice reserved
- 1 cup cherry preserves
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup reserved pineapple juice
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 cup maraschino cherries, drained
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- 2 tablespoons cold water (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ham: Place the fully cooked turkey ham in a 6-quart slow cooker, cut side down. Gently separate the spiral slices so the glaze can reach between them.
- Make the Cherry Pineapple Glaze: In a medium saucepan, combine cherry preserves, brown sugar, honey, pineapple juice, Dijon mustard, melted butter, cinnamon, and cloves. Heat over medium-low heat for 3–5 minutes, stirring until smooth.
- Glaze the Ham: Pour half of the warm cherry glaze over the ham, allowing it to drip between the slices.
- Add Pineapple and Cherries: Arrange pineapple rings over the top of the ham. Place maraschino cherries in the centers of the rings and around the ham. Pour the remaining glaze over everything.
- Slow Cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 2–4 hours, depending on the ham’s size, until heated through. Spoon the glaze over the ham occasionally.
- Thicken the Glaze (Optional): Transfer some cooking liquid to a small saucepan. Mix cornstarch with cold water, stir it into the liquid, and simmer for 2–3 minutes until thick and glossy.
- Serve: Carefully transfer the ham to a serving platter or leave it in the slow cooker. Spoon the thick cherry glaze over the slices and garnish with warm pineapple rings and cherries.
Notes
- For a beautiful caramelized finish like the photo, briefly broil the glazed ham and pineapple rings on an oven-safe tray for 2–4 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2–4 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg