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Brown Sugar Pineapple Ham Glaze

Best Brown Sugar Pineapple Ham Glaze for Juicy Holiday Feasts

This Brown Sugar Pineapple Ham Glaze combines sweet and tangy flavors for a perfect holiday feast.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Glaze
  • 1 cup brown sugar light or dark
  • 1 cup pineapple juice fresh or bottled
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves just a pinch
For Basting and Garnish
  • 1 cup pineapple slices
  • 1/2 cup maraschino cherries

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • Roasting pan
  • oven

Method
 

For the Glaze
  1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together brown sugar, pineapple juice, honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and ground cloves until smooth.
  2. Bring mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, then reduce heat and simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
To Glaze the Ham
  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Score the ham in a diamond pattern, about 1/4-inch deep, then place on a rack in a roasting pan.
  2. Place ham uncovered in preheated oven. Bake for 1 hour, basting every 20 minutes with half of the glaze.
  3. Brush remaining glaze generously over ham's surface. Increase oven temp to 400°F (204°C) and bake 10-15 minutes more until caramelized.
  4. Remove ham, tent loosely with foil, and rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 200mgSugar: 25gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Garnish with fresh pineapple rings and cherries before serving.

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