Pineapple Honey-Glazed Ham

Ingredients

• 8-10 lb spiral-cut ham
• 1 fresh pineapple, sliced
• 1 cup honey
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup pineapple juice
• 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 2 tbsp butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground cloves
• 1/2 tsp allspice
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• Maraschino cherries for garnish
• Fresh thyme sprigs
• Whole cloves for studding

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).

2. Score ham in diamond pattern if not spiral-cut.

3. Stud with whole cloves at intersections if desired.

4. Place ham in roasting pan.

5. Arrange pineapple slices around and on top.

6. Combine honey, brown sugar, pineapple juice, and mustard for glaze.

7. Add spices, vinegar, and melted butter to glaze.

8. Brush ham generously with glaze.

9. Cover with foil and bake for 1.5 hours.

10. Uncover, baste every 20 minutes until done.

11. Broil last 5 minutes until caramelized.

12. Let rest 20 minutes before serving.

Slice into this Pineapple Honey-Glazed Ham and watch as the sticky, caramelized exterior gives way to juicy meat beneath! Each bite delivers the perfect balance of sweet and savory, with pineapple adding tropical brightness to the smoky ham. Whether you’re hosting family dinner or creating a holiday feast, this glazed ham promises to be the talk of the table. So fire up that oven, mix that glaze, and get ready to create a centerpiece that’ll have everyone reaching for seconds!