This recipe for Brown Sugar Pineapple Baked Ham is the perfect addition to your Easter dinner table. The combination of juicy pineapple tidbits, rich brown sugar, tangy Dijon mustard, and warm cloves create an irresistible glaze that will make your ham the star of the show. With just a few simple steps, you can make a ham that is not only juicy and flavorful but also looks impressive on your serving platter. This recipe is so good, it will leave your guests asking for seconds!
My husband and I always look forward to Easter because it’s a time for our families to come together and share a special meal. We love to serve this Brown Sugar Pineapple Baked Ham as the centerpiece of our dinner table. The first time I made this recipe, I was a bit nervous because I had never made a ham before. But after following the simple steps, it turned out to be absolutely divine! The pineapple and brown sugar create a deliciously sweet glaze that caramelizes on top of the ham, while the cloves add a subtle warmth to each bite. Now, this recipe has become a staple in our household and it’s something we look forward to making every year.
The combination of pineapple tidbits, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and ground cloves create a sweet and tangy glaze that perfectly compliments the salty and savory flavors of the ham.
Ingredients:
- 1 bone-in ham (8-10 lb or 3.6-4.5 kg)
- 1 can of pineapple tidbits (20 oz or 567 g), undrained
- 1 1/2 cups (300 g) brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Place the ham, cut side down, in a baking or roasting pan.
- Use a sharp knife to score the top of the ham diagonally in a cross-hatch pattern, making lines about 1-inch (2.5 cm) apart and ¼-inch (0.6 cm) deep.
- In a saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the pineapple tidbits and juice with brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and ground cloves.
- Stir occasionally, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and let bubble until thickened, 10-15 minutes.
- Brush the glaze over the ham, getting in between the slices as well. Reserve about 1/4 of the glaze.
- Bake for about 90 minutes, brushing ham with glaze every 30 minutes, until the ham is heated through and the glaze has caramelized.
- Brush with the remaining glaze and serve.
Notes:
- You can also use a spiral ham for this recipe.
- If you want a more pronounced clove flavor, you can increase the amount to 1/2 teaspoon.
- Make sure to keep an eye on the ham while baking to prevent it from getting too dark. You can cover it with foil if necessary.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Brown Sugar Pineapple Baked Ham
Ingredients
- 1 bone-in ham 8-10 lb or 3.6-4.5 kg
- 1 can of pineapple tidbits 20 oz or 567 g, undrained
- 1 1/2 cups 300 g brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Place the ham, cut side down, in a baking or roasting pan.
- Use a sharp knife to score the top of the ham diagonally in a cross-hatch pattern, making lines about 1-inch (2.5 cm) apart and ¼-inch (0.6 cm) deep.
- In a saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the pineapple tidbits and juice with brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and ground cloves.
- Stir occasionally, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and let bubble until thickened, 10-15 minutes.
- Brush the glaze over the ham, getting in between the slices as well. Reserve about 1/4 of the glaze.
- Bake for about 90 minutes, brushing ham with glaze every 30 minutes, until the ham is heated through and the glaze has caramelized.
- Brush with the remaining glaze and serve.
Notes
If you want a more pronounced clove flavor, you can increase the amount to 1/2 teaspoon.
Make sure to keep an eye on the ham while baking to prevent it from getting too dark. You can cover it with foil if necessary.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.