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Perfect Honey Glazed Spiral Ham Recipe with Pineapple and Cloves

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A simple and delicious honey glazed spiral ham with pineapple rings and cloves, perfect for holiday celebrations and gatherings. The glaze caramelizes beautifully, giving the ham a sticky, sweet-spiced exterior while keeping the meat tender and juicy.

Ingredients

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  • 1 fully cooked, bone-in spiral ham (8–10 pounds)
  • 1 cup honey (local wildflower or clover honey preferred)
  • 8–10 canned pineapple rings in juice (not syrup)
  • 20–25 whole cloves
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Position oven rack in the lower-middle slot.
  2. Remove ham from packaging and pat dry with paper towels. Place flat-side down on roasting rack in pan.
  3. Score the ham surface in a diamond pattern about 1/4 inch deep.
  4. Insert whole cloves into the center of each diamond intersection.
  5. Arrange pineapple rings evenly over the ham’s surface, securing with toothpicks if needed.
  6. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine honey, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, softened butter, orange juice, cinnamon, and ground ginger. Simmer gently for 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened.
  7. Using a basting brush, coat the ham and pineapple rings generously with the glaze. Reserve some glaze for later.
  8. Tent the ham loosely with foil and roast for 60-70 minutes (about 7 minutes per pound).
  9. Every 15-20 minutes, remove foil and baste ham with reserved glaze.
  10. For the last 15 minutes, remove foil completely to allow glaze to caramelize to a glossy finish. Watch carefully to avoid burning.
  11. Check that internal temperature reaches 140°F (60°C).
  12. Remove ham from oven and let rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing.

Notes

For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with coconut oil. Avoid burning the glaze by tenting the ham with foil during most of the roasting time and removing it only for the last 10-15 minutes. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the ham reaches 140°F for safe serving. If glaze thickens too much, warm gently before basting. Pineapple edges can char quickly if left uncovered too long.

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