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Classic Honey Glazed Ham Recipe Easy Homemade Pineapple Brown Sugar Glaze

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A quick and easy honey glazed ham recipe featuring a sweet and tangy pineapple brown sugar glaze, perfect for holidays and gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 8 to 10 pounds spiral-cut ham, fully cooked and bone-in
  • 1/2 cup honey (preferably raw or local)
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar (light or dark, packed)
  • 1 can (8 ounces) pineapple rings, drained (reserve juice)
  • 1/4 cup pineapple juice (reserved from canned pineapple)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • Toothpicks (for securing pineapple rings)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
  2. Remove ham from packaging and pat dry. Place cut side down on roasting rack in pan. Score fat in a diamond pattern about 1/8 inch deep.
  3. Secure pineapple rings evenly on ham surface using toothpicks.
  4. In a bowl, combine honey, brown sugar, reserved pineapple juice, ground cloves, Dijon mustard, and cinnamon. Stir until smooth. Add a teaspoon of warm water if too thick.
  5. Using a basting brush, spread half of the glaze over ham and pineapple rings.
  6. Bake uncovered for 1 hour 15 minutes (about 10 minutes per pound). Baste with remaining glaze and pan juices every 20 minutes.
  7. If ham browns too quickly, tent loosely with aluminum foil to prevent burning.
  8. Check internal temperature with meat thermometer; it should reach 140°F (60°C).
  9. In the last 10 minutes, brush on remaining glaze and increase oven temperature to 400°F (204°C) for a caramelized finish. Watch closely to avoid burning.
  10. Remove ham from oven and let rest tented with foil for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Score the fat to allow glaze penetration. Use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking. Apply glaze in layers for a sticky, caramelized crust. Tent with foil if browning too fast. Let ham rest before slicing to retain juices. Glaze can be made 2 days ahead and warmed before use.

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