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Perfect Honey Glazed Ham Recipe with Pineapple and Brown Sugar

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A simple and delicious honey glazed ham with pineapple and brown sugar glaze that caramelizes beautifully, perfect for holidays and gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • Bone-in fully cooked ham (8-10 pounds / 3.6-4.5 kg), spiral-cut recommended
  • 1 can pineapple slices (about 20 oz / 567 g) with juice
  • 1 cup brown sugar (200 g), light or dark
  • 1/2 cup honey (120 ml), raw or wildflower preferred
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard (30 ml)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (1 g)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves (0.5 g), optional
  • 20–25 whole cloves for studding the ham
  • 1/4 cup water (60 ml)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
  2. Remove packaging from ham and place on cutting board. Score surface in a diamond pattern about 1/4 inch deep.
  3. Stud the ham with whole cloves at the intersections of the diamond cuts.
  4. Place ham on roasting rack in a roasting pan. Pour 1/2 cup (120 ml) pineapple juice into the bottom of the pan.
  5. In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, honey, Dijon mustard, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and water. Warm over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves and mixture thickens slightly, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  6. Brush a generous layer of glaze over the ham. Arrange pineapple slices on top, securing with toothpicks if needed.
  7. Bake ham for about 1 hour 30 minutes (15-18 minutes per pound). Baste with glaze every 20 minutes.
  8. Use a meat thermometer to check internal temperature reaches 140°F (60°C). Remove from oven when reached to avoid drying.
  9. Let ham rest for 15 minutes before slicing to lock in juices.

Notes

Score and stud the ham to allow glaze to penetrate deeply. Baste gently and often to build up a sticky caramelized crust. Tent with foil if glaze darkens too quickly. Let ham rest before slicing to keep it juicy. Use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking.

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