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Glazed Ham with Pineapple and Brown Sugar

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This showstopping holiday ham features a sticky-sweet glaze made with pineapple, brown sugar, and a touch of Dijon mustard. It’s easy to prepare and guaranteed to be the centerpiece of any festive gathering.

Ingredients

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  • 8–10 lb spiral-cut bone-in ham (fully cooked)
  • Whole cloves (optional, for studding)
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar (light or dark)
  • 1/2 cup pineapple juice (from canned pineapple rings or bottled)
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger (optional)
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 1 can (20 oz) pineapple rings in juice (reserve juice for glaze)
  • 10–12 maraschino cherries (optional)
  • Toothpicks (for securing pineapple and cherries)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Place oven rack in lower third.
  2. Unwrap spiral-cut ham and set flat side down in roasting pan. Score surface in a diamond pattern and stud with whole cloves if desired.
  3. In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, pineapple juice, honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and optional spices. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Simmer for 3–5 minutes until thickened.
  4. Brush about half the glaze over the ham, making sure to get between slices. Reserve the rest for later.
  5. Arrange pineapple rings on top and sides of the ham, securing with toothpicks. Place maraschino cherries in the centers.
  6. Loosely cover ham with aluminum foil. Bake for 1 hour, basting with pan juices every 20–30 minutes. Adjust baking time for smaller or larger hams.
  7. Remove foil, brush on remaining glaze, and bake uncovered for 20–30 minutes until glaze bubbles and turns glossy. Tent with foil if edges get too dark.
  8. Check doneness with a meat thermometer; internal temperature should reach 140°F (60°C). If not, bake another 10–15 minutes.
  9. Remove from oven and let rest, loosely tented, for 15–20 minutes. Slice and serve with pineapple rings.

Notes

For gluten-free, double-check ham and mustard labels. Maple syrup can replace honey. Use fresh pineapple slices for a twist. Baste often and tent with foil to prevent drying. Make extra glaze for leftovers. For a lower-carb version, use Swerve brown sugar blend.

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