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Perfect Brown Sugar Pineapple Glazed Bone-In Spiral Ham

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A juicy, tender bone-in spiral ham glazed with a sticky-sweet brown sugar and pineapple glaze, perfect for holiday feasts and family gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 7–9 pounds bone-in spiral ham, fully cooked
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar (light brown sugar preferred)
  • 1 cup pineapple juice (fresh or canned)
  • ½ cup crushed pineapple, drained
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons honey

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Position a rack in the middle to ensure even cooking.
  2. Unwrap the bone-in spiral ham and pat it dry with paper towels.
  3. Place the ham cut-side down on the roasting rack inside your pan.
  4. Prepare the glaze: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine brown sugar, pineapple juice, crushed pineapple, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, ground cloves, cinnamon (if using), butter, and honey. Stir constantly until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is warm and well blended, about 5 minutes.
  5. Brush a generous layer of the glaze all over the ham, getting in between the spiral slices as much as possible.
  6. Cover the ham loosely with aluminum foil and place it in the oven.
  7. Bake for about 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes, basting with glaze every 20 minutes. Each time you baste, brush the glaze onto the surface to build up layers for a sticky, caramelized finish.
  8. About 15 minutes before the ham is done, remove the foil so the glaze can thicken and form a golden crust.
  9. Check internal temperature with an instant-read thermometer; it should reach 140°F (60°C).
  10. Remove the ham from the oven, tent with foil, and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Baste the ham every 20 minutes to build up a sticky glaze. Use a roasting rack to prevent soggy bottom slices. Tent with foil during baking to avoid burning the glaze, removing it near the end to caramelize. Let the ham rest 10-15 minutes before slicing for juiciness. Drain crushed pineapple well to avoid excess moisture.

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