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Perfect Honey-Glazed Ham Recipe with Easy Pineapple Brown Sugar Glaze

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A simple and delicious honey-glazed ham with a tangy pineapple brown sugar glaze that caramelizes beautifully, perfect for holidays or casual dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 6 to 8 pounds bone-in ham, preferably pre-cooked and spiral-cut
  • 1 cup (200 grams) brown sugar, packed
  • 1/3 cup (113 grams) honey
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) pineapple juice, canned or fresh
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon (1 gram) ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon (0.5 grams) ground cinnamon
  • About 20 whole cloves (optional, for studding the ham)
  • Pineapple slices (optional, for garnish or laying on top before glazing)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
  2. Remove the ham from packaging and pat dry with paper towels. Trim fat to about 1/4 inch (6 mm) if thick.
  3. Score the ham surface in a diamond pattern about 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) deep.
  4. Insert whole cloves into the intersections of the diamond cuts if desired.
  5. Place the ham fat side up on a rack in a roasting pan.
  6. In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, honey, pineapple juice, Dijon mustard, ground cloves, and ground cinnamon. Heat over medium heat, stirring frequently until sugar dissolves and mixture thickens slightly, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat.
  7. Brush about half of the glaze over the ham generously. Arrange pineapple slices on top if using, securing with toothpicks.
  8. Bake uncovered for approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes (about 10 minutes per pound). Baste with reserved glaze every 20 minutes.
  9. Check internal temperature with a meat thermometer; ham is done at 140°F (60°C).
  10. Let the ham rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Baste the ham every 20 minutes to build a sticky, caramelized glaze. If glaze starts to burn, lower oven temperature or tent ham with foil. Let ham rest before slicing to retain juices. Use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking.

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