Are you ready to impress your guests with minimal effort and maximum flavor? Look no further than this irresistible ham with pineapple and brown sugar glaze recipe. Whether you’re hosting a fancy dinner party or simply enjoying a cozy Sunday meal with your family, this Ham with Pineapple and Brown Sugar Glaze recipe will surely be a hit.
Baked Ham with Pineapple and Brown Sugar Glaze
If you’ve been around for a while here at the site, you know I’ve shared a few different ham recipes, like this Baked Ham with Pineapple Honey Glaze or this Orange Fig Glazed Ham Recipe and a delicious SPIRAL HAM WITH RASPBERRY- MUSTARD GLAZE. And if you like sweet and salty, you’ll love this ham with pineapple and cherries.
I can help you make a delicious ham dish with a step-by-step guide. I will provide you with tips and tricks on how to get the perfect glaze and cook the ham perfectly.
So, get ready to put on your apron and make a classic pineapple and cherry ham that will leave everyone wanting more.
One of the best things about this recipe is its simplicity. By starting with pre-cooked ham, you can cut down on prep time without sacrificing taste. This means less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying the company of your loved ones.
I use pineapple slices, which provide a beautiful color contrast and a sweet, fresh taste. As well as Maraschino cherries, adding a gorgeous red pop of color and another layer of sweetness.
How to make Ham with
Pineapple and Brown Sugar Glaze
Step 1: Place the bone-in spiral ham facing down on the roasting pan. Then, use toothpicks to secure the pineapple rings and cherries to the ham. I place the cherries in the center of the pineapple rings. Proceed to roast the ham in the oven for about 2 hours at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Tip 💡
To keep your ham moist and tender, it’s a good idea to cover it while it’s baking. One effective way to do this is by tenting the ham with foil. Simply place a sheet of foil over the ham, making sure it’s snug around the edges to trap moisture. This will help prevent the ham from drying out as it cooks, resulting in a juicy and flavorful Ham.
Let’s prepare the glaze when there are 40 minutes left for the ham to cook. When the ham has been cooking for a while and there are only 40 minutes left until it’s done, we should start preparing the glaze.
Step 2: In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, fresh squeezed orange juice, some of the heavy syrup from the pineapple rings, as well as the maraschino cherries juices. I use a few cloves. Bring the ingredients to a boil on medium heat and cook for 3–4 minutes to thicken before pouring onto the ham.
Step 3: Without turning off the oven, remove the roasting pan and pour the glaze over the ham. Return to the oven and continue baking uncovered for 30 minutes, basting the ham a couple of times.
Step 4: Remove from the oven and let the ham sit for about 15 minutes. Serve & enjoy!
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Give this recipe a try, and then leave a comment below to let me know how it turns out. I hope that your family enjoys it as much as we do!
Baked Ham with Pineapple and Brown Sugar Glaze
Ingredients
For the Ham:
- 1 Spiral ham bone-in 8 to 10 pounds
- 1 20 oz. can pineapple rings save juice
- 1 6 oz. jar maraschino cherries save juice
Glaze:
- 1 cup brown sugar light or dark /packed
- 1/2 cup orange juice I use fresh oranges
- 1/3 cup of the pineapple heavy syrup
- 2-3 tablespoons of the maraschino cherries juices
- 4-5 cloves
Instructions
- Place the bone-in spiral ham facing down on the roasting pan. Then, use toothpicks to secure the pineapple rings and cherries to the ham. I place the cherries in the center of the pineapple rings. Proceed to roast the ham in the oven for about 2 hours at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- To keep your ham moist and tender, it’s a good idea to cover it while it’s baking. One effective way to do this is by tenting the ham with foil. Simply place a sheet of foil over the ham, making sure it’s snug around the edges to trap moisture. This will help prevent the ham from drying out as it cooks, resulting in a juicy and flavorful Ham.
Let’s prepare the glaze when there are 40 minutes left for the ham to cook. When the ham has been cooking for a while and there are only 40 minutes left until it’s done, we should start preparing the glaze.
- In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, fresh squeezed orange juice, some of the heavy syrup from the pineapple rings, as well as the maraschino cherries juices. I use a few cloves. Bring the ingredients to a boil on medium heat and cook for 3–4 minutes to thicken before pouring onto the ham.
- Without turning off the oven, remove the roasting pan and pour the glaze over the ham. Return to the oven and continue baking uncovered for 30 minutes, basting the ham a couple of times.
- Remove from the oven and let the ham sit for about 15 minutes. Serve & enjoy!
Nutrition
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