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Perfect Honey Glazed Ham Recipe with Pineapple Brown Sugar Crust

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A quick and easy honey glazed ham with a sticky, sweet pineapple brown sugar crust that caramelizes perfectly, making it a crowd-pleaser for holidays and gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 8–10 pounds bone-in ham, fully cooked, preferably spiral sliced
  • ½ cup honey (preferably raw or wildflower)
  • 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
  • 1 can (8 oz) pineapple slices, drained (or fresh pineapple rings, patted dry)
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
  • ½ cup water

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
  2. Remove any packaging from the ham and score the surface in a diamond pattern about ¼ inch deep. Pat dry with paper towels.
  3. Arrange pineapple slices evenly over the ham, tucking them slightly into the scored lines. Secure with toothpicks if needed.
  4. In a small saucepan, combine honey, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, ground cloves, cinnamon, and water. Heat over medium, stirring until sugar dissolves and mixture thickens slightly (about 4-5 minutes). Remove from heat.
  5. Using a basting brush, generously coat the ham and pineapple slices with the glaze.
  6. Place the ham on a rack in a roasting pan and roast for about 90 minutes, basting every 20 minutes with remaining glaze. The internal temperature should reach 140°F (60°C).
  7. Switch oven to broil on high for the last 3-5 minutes to caramelize the crust, watching carefully to avoid burning.
  8. Remove ham from oven and tent loosely with foil. Let rest for 15-20 minutes.
  9. Carve the ham against the grain and serve.

Notes

If the ham browns too quickly, tent with foil earlier. Resting the ham after cooking is crucial to lock in juices. Use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking. Broil at the end for a caramelized crust but watch closely to prevent burning. Fresh pineapple can be used for a brighter flavor. For a slow cooker option, cook on low for 3-4 hours and broil briefly at the end.

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