Pineapple Honey Glazed Ham
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Pineapple Honey Glazed Ham
Description
The Pineapple Honey Glazed Ham recipe involves baking a 4-6 pound ham covered with pineapple rings secured by toothpicks to infuse fruitiness. The use of pineapple juice combined with brown sugar and honey creates a thick glaze with a pronounced sweetness and subtle tang from the pineapple. The ham is first baked covered with foil, then brushed repeatedly with the glaze and baked uncovered to develop a glossy, caramelized surface with browned pineapple edges.
This method produces a moist, tender ham with a sweet crust that enhances its natural flavor without overpowering it. The slow application of glaze and repetitive basting build layers of sticky sweetness. Maraschino cherries placed between pineapple slices add color and slight sweetness, but are optional. The glaze consistency and layering help prevent it from burning while maximizing glaze adherence.
The ham is best served hot and makes an excellent centerpiece for holiday dinners or family gatherings. It pairs well with traditional sides like mashed potatoes, green beans, or roasted vegetables. This recipe relies on straightforward baking and glazing techniques suitable for ovens and home cooks.
Ingredients
- 4-6 pound ham
- 1 can pineapple rings
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup honey
- 1 cup pineapple juice reserved from can
- 1 jar maraschino cherries optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° F
- Cover the ham with the pineapple slices using toothpicks to secure.
- Place cherries in the middle of slices if desired.
- Place ham in a large baking dish and add one cup of water around the bottom of the dish.
- Cover the ham with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.
For the glaze:
- In a medium saucepan, add the brown sugar, honey and pineapple juice.
- Cook over medium heat the mixture thickens.
- After ham bakes for 45 minutes, uncover the ham and brush the entire ham with the brown sugar glaze.
- Then cook for an additional 10 minutes.
- Repeat the brushing of the glaze over the ham three more times until the pineapple begins to brown.
- Remove ham from the oven and serve.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 505 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 505kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 1799mg | 75% |
| Potassium | 539mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 34g | 68% |
| Vitamin A | 30IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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