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Perfect Honey Glazed Ham Recipe Easy Pineapple Brown Sugar Crust

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A quick and easy honey glazed ham with a sweet and tangy pineapple brown sugar crust, perfect for holiday dinners or family meals. This recipe balances savory and sweet flavors with a caramelized crust that is both impressive and comforting.

Ingredients

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  • 7–8 pounds spiral-cut ham, pre-cooked, bone-in
  • 1/2 cup honey (120 ml)
  • 3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar (150 g)
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained (240 ml), reserve 2 tablespoons juice
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard (30 ml)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (2.5 g) – optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves (1 g) – optional
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper (0.5 g)
  • About 20 whole cloves for studding – optional

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, mix together honey, brown sugar, crushed pineapple (drained, reserve 2 tablespoons juice), Dijon mustard, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and freshly cracked black pepper until smooth.
  3. If your ham isn’t spiral-cut, score the surface in a diamond pattern about 1/8 inch deep. For spiral-cut hams, carefully separate a few slices to let the glaze seep through.
  4. Optional: Press whole cloves into the intersections of the diamond cuts for a classic look and aroma.
  5. Place the ham cut-side down on a roasting rack inside your roasting pan.
  6. Brush the ham with half of the glaze using a basting brush.
  7. Cover loosely with aluminum foil to tent the ham.
  8. Bake for 1 hour, then remove the foil and baste again with the remaining glaze.
  9. Continue baking uncovered for an additional 30-45 minutes, basting every 15 minutes if possible, until the glaze bubbles and turns deep golden brown without burning.
  10. Check internal temperature with a meat thermometer; it should reach 140°F (60°C).
  11. Remove from oven and tent with foil for 15 minutes to rest.
  12. Slice thinly along the spiral cut or with a knife, arrange on a platter, and spoon any pan juices over the top before serving.

Notes

Let the ham glaze cool slightly before basting to prevent it from sliding off. Keep the foil tent loose to avoid steam buildup that softens the crust. Use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking. Drain pineapple well to prevent a runny glaze. Baste twice during baking for a sticky, caramelized crust.

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Keywords: honey glazed ham, pineapple brown sugar crust, holiday ham, easy ham recipe, spiral-cut ham, baked ham, sweet ham glaze

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