Sweet glazed ham with pineapple, ideal for celebrations—balanced flavors, easy preparation, festive presentation.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Ham
01 - 1 fully cooked bone-in ham (8–10 lbs)
→ Glaze
02 - 1 cup honey
03 - 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
04 - 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
05 - 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
06 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
→ Garnish & Basting
08 - 1 can (20 oz) sliced pineapple rings, drained, juice reserved
09 - 1 jar (6 oz) maraschino cherries, drained
10 - Whole cloves (optional, for studding)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 325°F. Place the ham, cut side down, in a large roasting pan lined with foil.
02 - Score surface of ham in a diamond pattern. Optionally, stud with whole cloves at intersections.
03 - In a saucepan, combine honey, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, unsalted butter, ground cloves, and 1/4 cup reserved pineapple juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
04 - Brush one-third of glaze over ham. Tent loosely with foil and bake for 1 hour.
05 - Remove foil. Arrange pineapple rings over ham and secure with toothpicks. Place a maraschino cherry in the center of each ring.
06 - Brush with additional glaze and bake uncovered for 45–60 minutes, basting every 15 minutes with remaining glaze until caramelized and ham reaches 140°F internally.
07 - Let ham rest for 15 minutes before carving. Remove pineapple and cherries, slice, and serve with pan juices.
