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Flavorful Maple Bourbon Glazed Ham with Caramelized Pineapple

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A sweet, smoky, and tangy glazed ham featuring a maple bourbon glaze and caramelized pineapple, perfect for holiday celebrations or special dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 8–10 pounds spiral-sliced ham, fully cooked (bone-in preferred)
  • ½ cup pure maple syrup (Grade A)
  • ¼ cup bourbon whiskey
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • ¼ cup packed brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves (optional)
  • 1 cup fresh pineapple rings (or canned in juice, rinsed)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 20–25 whole cloves (optional, for studding the ham)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and position rack in the middle.
  2. Remove the ham from packaging and pat dry with paper towels. If not spiral sliced, score the fat in a diamond pattern about ½ inch deep. Stud with whole cloves if using, placing one at each diamond’s intersection.
  3. Heat a skillet over medium heat and melt the butter. Add pineapple slices in a single layer and cook 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown with caramelized edges. Set aside.
  4. In a bowl, whisk together maple syrup, bourbon, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, cinnamon, and ground cloves until smooth.
  5. Place the ham fat side up on a roasting rack in a roasting pan. Brush generously with one-third of the glaze.
  6. Arrange caramelized pineapple slices over the ham, tucking them slightly into the glaze.
  7. Roast for about 1 hour 15 minutes, basting every 15-20 minutes with remaining glaze. Tent loosely with foil if glaze darkens too much.
  8. Check internal temperature with a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part (avoiding bone). Ham is ready at 140°F (60°C) for pre-cooked or 145°F (63°C) if fresh.
  9. Remove from oven and let rest for 15 minutes before carving to allow juices to redistribute.
  10. Slice between spiral cuts and spoon pineapple and glaze over each portion before serving.

Notes

Use a good-quality Dijon mustard for best flavor. Caramelize pineapple separately to achieve golden edges. Baste regularly to build glaze layers and keep ham moist. Tent with foil if glaze darkens too quickly. For non-alcoholic version, substitute bourbon with apple cider or orange juice with vanilla extract. Store leftovers wrapped tightly in foil or airtight containers in fridge up to 4 days or freeze up to 3 months.

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