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Perfect Brown Sugar Glazed Easter Ham Recipe with Pineapple

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A flavorful and easy-to-make brown sugar glazed ham with a tropical pineapple twist, perfect for Easter or any special occasion. The glaze balances sweet and savory notes, creating a caramelized, golden crust.

Ingredients

  • Fully cooked bone-in ham (8-10 pounds), spiral-cut preferred
  • Brown sugar, packed
  • Pineapple juice (about 1 cup), fresh or canned
  • Pineapple rings, canned or fresh
  • Dijon mustard (2 tablespoons)
  • Ground cinnamon (1/2 teaspoon)
  • Ground cloves (1/4 teaspoon), optional
  • Whole cloves, for studding pineapple rings
  • Butter, melted (2 tablespoons)
  • Black pepper, freshly ground, a pinch

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Position oven rack in the lower third.
  2. Remove ham from packaging and pat dry. Score rind in a diamond pattern about 1/4 inch deep if rind is on; skip scoring for spiral-cut ham.
  3. Place ham on a roasting rack in a roasting pan.
  4. In a bowl, whisk together brown sugar, pineapple juice, Dijon mustard, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, melted butter, and black pepper until smooth and pourable.
  5. Arrange pineapple rings over the ham and secure with toothpicks if needed. Stud each ring with whole cloves.
  6. Brush half of the glaze over the ham; reserve the rest for basting.
  7. Cover ham loosely with aluminum foil.
  8. Bake for 15-18 minutes per pound (approximately 2 to 3 hours for 8-10 lb ham). Every 20-30 minutes, remove foil and brush more glaze over the ham, then tent foil back.
  9. About 20 minutes before baking ends, remove foil entirely to allow glaze to caramelize and form a golden crust.
  10. Check doneness: for non-pre-cooked ham, ensure internal temperature reaches 140°F (60°C). For pre-cooked ham, warm through fully.
  11. Rest ham for 15-20 minutes after removing from oven to redistribute juices.
  12. Slice using a sharp carving knife between scored lines or along spiral slices. Spoon extra pan juices over slices before serving.

Notes

Use a spiral-cut, fully cooked ham for easier slicing and glazing. Score the rind carefully to allow glaze penetration without cutting into meat. Apply glaze in multiple thin layers to build a sticky, caramelized crust. Keep oven at 325°F and cover ham loosely with foil to prevent burning. Remove foil in last 20 minutes to caramelize glaze. Rest ham before slicing to keep moist. For dairy-free glaze, substitute butter with plant-based alternatives. Pineapple juice tenderizes but avoid soaking ham for hours to prevent mushy texture.

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