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Brown Sugar Pineapple Ham Bake on a serving platter

Brown Sugar Pineapple Ham Bake

A sweet and savory ham dish with a tantalizing pineapple glaze, perfect for holiday gatherings or family dinners.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 whole fully cooked bone-in ham (about 6–8 pounds)
  • 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 1 can pineapple slices in juice (20 ounces) Reserve juice
  • ½ cup pineapple juice (from can)
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves (optional) For added flavor

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Place the ham in a large roasting pan, cut side down.
  2. Score the ham's surface in a diamond pattern, about ¼ inch deep.
  3. In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, reserved pineapple juice, honey, Dijon mustard, and ground cloves. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves and the mixture thickens slightly (about 3–4 minutes).
  4. Brush a generous layer of glaze over the ham. Arrange pineapple slices over the surface and secure with toothpicks if needed.
Cooking
  1. Cover the ham loosely with foil and bake for 1 hour 15 minutes, basting with more glaze every 20–30 minutes.
  2. Remove the foil for the last 20–30 minutes of baking to let the glaze become golden and slightly sticky.
Serving
  1. Let the ham rest for 10–15 minutes before slicing. Remove pineapple slices and serve alongside the ham.

Notes

For a twist, substitute honey with maple syrup, or add a dash of ginger or crushed red pepper flakes for heat. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.