Why It Works

This Pineapple Brown Sugar Glazed Ham is sweet, tangy, and irresistibly glossy—a show-stopping centerpiece that’s simple to prepare. The homemade pineapple glaze balances sweetness and acidity perfectly, making it ideal for holidays or any special gathering.

Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 fully cooked bone-in ham (spiral-sliced or whole)
• 1 cup fresh or canned diced pineapple
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

Instructions

1. Make the Glaze: In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, combine pineapple, brown sugar, and Dijon mustard. Cook gently until the sugar dissolves and the mixture forms a smooth glaze.
2. Prepare the Ham: Place the ham in a baking dish and pour the glaze evenly over the top.
3. Bake: Roast the ham in a preheated oven, basting with the glaze every 30 minutes, until the ham is heated through and the top is beautifully caramelized.
4. Serve: Transfer to a platter and slice as desired.

Getting Kids Involved

• Kids can stir the glaze on the stove (with supervision).
• Let them help spoon the glaze over the ham before baking.
• They can arrange pineapple pieces on top for extra fun presentation.

Pro Tips, Meal Prep, and Time Savers

• Simmer Gently: Keep the glaze on medium-low to prevent burning and ensure a smooth texture.
• Prevent Over-Browning: If the glaze starts to darken too quickly, loosely cover the ham with foil.
• Make Ahead: The glaze can be prepared a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator; just pour over the ham before roasting.
• Versatile Meal: This ham works beautifully for Christmas, Easter, summer dinners, or any gathering.

This Pineapple Brown Sugar Glazed Ham proves that a stunning, flavorful centerpiece can be easy to make with just a few ingredients.nimal prep, you’ll spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying the people around your table.

Pineapple Brown Sugar Glazed Ham

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This Pineapple Brown Sugar Glazed Ham has been on our Christmas Eve table for the past 17 years. Calling it a family tradition almost feels like an understatement. It’s sweet, tangy, simple to make, and always the star of the meal.

With just a handful of ingredients and very little prep, this glazed ham is perfect for holidays, special gatherings, or anytime you need a reliable crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

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• 2 cups chopped fresh pineapple (or one 16-ounce can crushed pineapple, drained)

• ¼ cup Dijon mustard

• ¼ cup packed brown sugar

• 1 (6-pound) fully cooked, bone-in ham

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Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 325°F.

• In a small saucepan, combine the pineapple, mustard, and brown sugar. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the pineapple softens and the sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes.

• Place the ham in a 13×9-inch baking dish and generously coat with the pineapple glaze.

• Roast the ham, basting with the glaze every 30 minutes, until warmed through, about 1½–2 hours.

• Slice the ham and serve with extra sauce spooned over the top.

Notes

• Gentle heat: Keep the glaze at medium-low to prevent scorching.

• Prevent burning: If the glaze begins to darken before the ham is fully heated, loosely cover with foil and continue roasting.

• Author: Miks