Brown Sugar Pineapple Glazed Ham

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Brown Sugar Pineapple Glazed Ham is coated with a sweet and tangy spiced glaze that caramelizes on the edge of the ham. It’s covered in juicy pineapple rings and maraschino cherries that add a tangy sweetness and juices to the succulent ham.

Reasons You’ll Love This Recipe

Beautiful: This ham is a show-stopper! The juicy pineapple with bright maraschino cherries makes it look like a work of art. Little will your guests know how incredible it tastes.
Holiday Traditions: Ham is a great alternative or addition to turkey during Christmas or any holiday. This recipe will make your ham incredibly flavorful and juicy.
Versatile: This ham goes well with everything. You can serve it for Thanksgiving or a weeknight dinner with Au gratin potatoes, a leafy green salad, and pan-roasted vegetables.

Brown Sugar Pineapple Glazed Ham Ingredients

If you’re like me, then you love having both ham and turkey as options for the holidays. I also love having ham for Easter, and this has the most beautiful look. You will need a ham and some basic ingredients to create this masterpiece. For exact measurements, scroll to the bottom of the post.

Ham:

Fully Cooked Boneless Ham: Has the perfect salty, smokey flavor that is enhanced by the sweet, tangy spiced glaze.
Brown Sugar: Adds a sweet flavor and helps the glaze caramelize on the crust of the ham.
Spices: The myriad of spices, including Coriander, Cinnamon, Cumin, Allspice, and Pepper, provide a complex flavor that includes warmth, earthiness, and spice.
Can Pineapple Rings: Go on the outside of the ham, providing juice and a bright, tangy flavor.
Maraschino Cherries: Beautifully bright red contrasted with the yellow pineapple, giving the ham a sweet flavor and classic holiday look.
Toothpicks: Keep the pineapple and cherries in place.

Pineapple Glaze:

Pineapple Juice: Gives the glaze a sweet, tangy tropical flavor and keeps the ham juicy.
Brown Sugar: Provides sweetness and creates the caramel glaze.
Dijon Mustard: Gives the glaze a bright, sharp flavor and adds complexity.
Worcestershire Sauce: Adds a unique umami flavor that balances the tang and sweetness.

How to Make Brown Sugar Glazed Ham

Making this ham might look complex, but trust me, it’s super easy. The oven does most of the work! You will want to make brown sugar pineapple glazed ham more than just on holidays or special occasions.

Prep: Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit and place the oven rack in the lower 3rd of the oven. Prepare the roasting pan by inserting a roasting rack. Place the ham on the rack, then mix the brown sugar, coriander, cinnamon, cumin, allspice, and pepper in a small bowl.
Rub: Place the ham inside the roasting pan on the rack, and then rub the spice mixture thoroughly over the ham.
Whisk: In a small saucepan, whisk the pineapple juice, mustard, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. Heat over medium-high heat until the mixture melts and slightly thickens.
Baste: Baste half of the pineapple glaze all over the ham, then set aside the remaining glaze for later.
Add Pineapples and Cherries: Place the pineapple rings on top of the glazed pineapple. The pineapple will stick to the glaze, but you can use toothpicks to help secure the pineapple. Use a toothpick to secure a marichino cherry in the middle of each pineapple ring.
Bake: Pour ¼ cup of water into the bottom of the pan. Bake uncovered for 1 hour or until the internal temperature of the ham reaches 140 degrees Fahrenheit. The ham is already fully cooked, you just want it to be warmed through.
Baste: Take the ham out of the oven, then brush it with the remaining pineapple glaze. Set the oven to broil and place the ham back in the oven. Broil the ham for 2-4 minutes or until the glaze caramelizes on top. Remove the ham from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.

Pineapple Brown Sugar Glaze Ham Tips

Ham Size: Depending on the size of your ham, you may need to bake it more or less. I used a 5-pound ham, which took 1 hour and 20 minutes to reach the desired temperature. Bone-in ham will also affect baking time, but you can use a bone-in fully cooked ham.
Ham: This recipe is for a fully cooked store-bought ham, if you are using raw meat the baking time will be different, a ham that has not previously been cooked needs to temp out to 145 degrees Fahrenheit.

How to Store Leftover Pineapple Glazed Ham

Having ham leftovers is the best! It means delicious sandwiches and other fun recipes. Here is how to properly store the leftover pineapple ham.

Fridge or Freezer: Carve the whole ham into slices and store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Carve: I like to carve the ham while fresh because it makes it easier to store, and I can pull out single servings to reheat.
Reuse: You can use the leftover ham to make so many delicious recipes. Try my Split Pea Soup or Ham and Cheese Croissant Casserole.

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Pineapple Glaze:

Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit and place the oven rack in the lower 3rd of the oven. Prepare the roasting pan by inserting a roasting rack. Place the ham inside the roasting pan on the rack.
Mix the brown sugar, coriander, cinnamon, cumin, allspice, and pepper in a small bowl.
Place the ham inside the roasting pan on the rack then rub the spice mixture thoroughly over the ham.
In a small saucepan whisk the pineapple juice, mustard, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. Heat over medium-high heat until the mixture melts and slightly thickens.
Baste half of the pineapple glaze all over the ham. Set aside the remaining glaze for later.
Place the pineapple rings on top of the glazed pineapple. The pineapple will stick to the glaze, but you can use toothpicks to help secure the pineapple. Use a toothpick to secure a marichino cherry in the middle of each pineapple ring.
Pour ¼ cup of water into the bottom of the pan. Bake uncovered for 1 hour or until the internal temperature of the ham reaches 140 degrees Fahrenheit. The ham is already fully cooked, you just want it to be warmed through.
Take the ham out of the oven and brush it with the remaining pineapple glaze. Set the oven to broil and place the ham back in the oven. Broil the ham for 2-4 minutes or until the glaze caramelizes on top. Remove the ham from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.

Originally Published on December 4, 2017
Updated on November 30, 2024

Calories: 2032kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 173gFat: 134gSaturated Fat: 48gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gMonounsaturated Fat: 63gTrans Fat: 0.001gCholesterol: 496mgSodium: 9592mgPotassium: 2361mgFiber: 1gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 85mgIron: 7mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.