Easy Pineapple Ham Glaze Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Servings
2 cups
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Calories
469 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Easy Pineapple Ham Glaze Recipe
Description
The glaze is prepared by combining finely chopped fresh pineapple, pineapple juice, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cloves in a pot and heating to a boil. Once boiling, the heat is reduced and the mixture simmers, reducing and thickening into a syrup-like consistency over about 10 minutes. Butter is stirred in last, lending richness and smoothness to the glaze.
This sweet-spiced pineapple glaze suits ham and similar roasted meats well, imparting a fruity brightness balanced by warm spices. The texture is sticky and glossy, perfect for brushing during cooking or serving alongside as a condiment.
The recipe allows for making the glaze up to three days ahead, and it stores refrigerated for up to seven days or can be frozen for up to three months. Reheating is optional and done gently on low heat to avoid burning. Substitutions with canned or frozen pineapple are possible, and brown sugar can be replaced with regular sugar if needed.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pineapple finely chopped, fresh
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon cloves
- ¾ cup light brown sugar packed
- 1 tablespoon butter unsalted
Instructions
- Add the pineapple, pineapple juice, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cloves to a small to medium size pot and stir to combine and add it to a cooktop.
- Bring the glaze to a boil over high heat and then turn it down to low heat and cook for about 10 minutes. It should thicken to a syrup.
- Finish the glaze by stirring in some butter until it is melted and incorporated. Use the glaze immediately or store in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Make the glaze up to 3 days in advance and refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 7 days.
- This glaze freezes well for up to 3 months; thaw fully before reheating or use.
- Reheat gently over low heat if a warm glaze is desired; it can also be used cold.
- Canned or frozen pineapple can substitute fresh pineapple if fresh is unavailable.
- Maintain a gentle simmer during cooking to avoid overflow or burning of the glaze.
- Regular sugar may replace brown sugar but will slightly alter flavor.
- Refer to a glazed ham recipe for timing when to apply this glaze for best results.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 469 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 469kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 107g | 36% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 27mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 358mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 100g | 200% |
| Vitamin A | 230IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 51mg | 57% |
| Calcium | 102mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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