Honey Glazed Ham with Pineapple (Printable Version)

Sweet, juicy ham with honey glaze and pineapple, ideal for festive occasions and family gatherings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Ham

01 - 1 fully cooked bone-in ham (8–10 lbs)

→ Glaze

02 - 1 cup honey
03 - 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
04 - 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
05 - 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
06 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

→ Garnish & Basting

08 - 1 can (20 oz) sliced pineapple rings, drained and juice reserved
09 - 1 jar (6 oz) maraschino cherries, drained
10 - Whole cloves, optional for studding

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a large roasting pan with aluminum foil. Place ham, cut side down, in the pan.
02 - Score the surface of the ham in a diamond pattern. Optionally, insert whole cloves at the intersection points.
03 - In a saucepan, blend honey, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, butter, ground cloves, and 1/4 cup reserved pineapple juice. Heat over medium and stir until sugar dissolves.
04 - Brush one-third of the glaze evenly over the ham. Loosely tent with foil and roast for 1 hour.
05 - Remove foil. Place pineapple rings on ham, securing with toothpicks if needed. Place a maraschino cherry in the center of each ring.
06 - Brush with additional glaze and bake uncovered for 45–60 minutes, basting with remaining glaze every 15 minutes, until caramelized and heated through. Verify internal temperature reaches 140°F.
07 - Allow ham to rest for 15 minutes before carving. Remove pineapple and cherries, slice, and serve with pan juices.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The ham emerges glossy and tender, making everyone at the table feel like they had a hand in its perfection.
  • Prepping ahead gives you more time with guests and less fuss in the kitchen.
02 -
  • I once forgot to score the ham and it baked up with a patchy glaze—make the diamond cuts for better flavor and crust.
  • Basting often is key; skip it and the glaze stays sticky instead of crackling into that caramelized finish.
03 -
  • Studding with whole cloves works best if you press them in before glazing—otherwise, they slip off.
  • Heat leftover ham slices under foil in the oven, not the microwave, for unbeatable texture.
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