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Perfect Honey Dijon Glazed Ham Recipe with Brown Sugar Pineapple

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A quick and easy honey Dijon glazed ham with a sweet and tangy brown sugar pineapple topping, perfect for holiday dinners and family gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 6–8 pounds bone-in ham, pre-cooked or spiral sliced
  • ⅓ cup honey (80 ml), preferably raw or wildflower
  • ¼ cup Dijon mustard (60 ml), smooth and tangy
  • ½ cup brown sugar (100 g), packed light or dark
  • 1 can pineapple rings (about 15 oz / 425 g), drained
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (30 g), softened
  • Optional: Maraschino cherries for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
  2. Remove the ham from its packaging and pat dry with paper towels. If not spiral sliced, score the surface in a diamond pattern about ¼ inch deep.
  3. In a small bowl, combine honey, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, softened butter, ground cloves, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth and glossy. Add a teaspoon of pineapple juice if glaze is too stiff.
  4. Place pineapple slices evenly over the ham surface, tucking some into the scored grooves if possible.
  5. Using a basting brush, generously coat the entire ham and pineapple with the honey-Dijon glaze.
  6. Place the ham in a roasting pan and bake uncovered for about 1.5 to 2 hours, basting every 20 minutes with leftover glaze. Tent with foil if glaze darkens too fast.
  7. In the last 30 minutes, optionally place maraschino cherries in the pineapple centers for garnish.
  8. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 140°F (60°C) if reheating.
  9. Let the ham rest for 10-15 minutes after removing from the oven. Slice thinly and serve with caramelized pineapple.

Notes

Score the ham to allow glaze to penetrate deeply. Use a basting brush for even glaze application. Keep oven at 325°F to avoid burning sugar. Tent with foil if glaze darkens too quickly. Rest ham before slicing to keep it moist. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut or avocado oil. Use gluten-free mustard for gluten-free diet.

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