Brown Sugar Pineapple Glazed Ham
This Brown Sugar Pineapple Glazed Ham is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for holidays and special get togethers! Picture a juicy, smoky ham, bathed in a sweet and tangy glaze made with brown sugar, pineapple juice, and a hint of warming spices. To top it off, bright, juicy cherries are added for a pop of color and flavour that feels like a party on your plate. It’s easy to make but fancy enough to impress every guest around the table!
Ingredients
- 1 kg boneless smoked ham Fortin or similar
- 1 400g can pineapple rings drained, reserve juice
- 1 can canned cherries, drained
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- ¼ cup Dijon mustard
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- ¾ cup reserved pineapple juice
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground cloves
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- 2 tbsp butter
- Salt & white pepper to taste
- Garlic optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- If the smoked ham has a skin or fat layer, score it in a criss-cross pattern, but don’t remove it.
- Place the ham in a roasting pan lined with foil.
- In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, pineapple juice, cinnamon, cloves, and ginger.
- Heat over medium, stirring until the sugar has dissolved and the glaze is smooth.
- Add the butter and continue to cook for 1-2 more minutes until the butter melts and the glaze thickens slightly.
- Brush a generous amount of the glaze over the surface of the ham.
- Carefully arrange the pineapple rings on top of the ham, securing them with toothpicks if necessary.
- Place cherry halves inside and around the pineapple rings, making sure they are evenly distributed.
- Drizzle more glaze over the fruit and ham to coat.
- Tent the ham with foil and roast it in the preheated oven for about 1 hour, basting every 20 minutes with the remaining glaze.
- In the last 20 minutes, remove the foil to allow the ham and fruit to caramelize.
- Once the ham reaches an internal temperature of 150°F (65°C ) and is beautifully glazed, remove it from the oven.
- Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Serve warm, garnished with the caramelized pineapple and cherries.
Notes
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days.
Reheating:
- Microwave: Reheat in a microwave-safe dish in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until warmed through.
- Stovetop: Heat in a skillet over medium-low heat, adding a splash of broth or water to prevent sticking, and stir occasionally until warmed.
- Oven: Place leftovers in an oven-safe dish, cover with foil, and warm in a 300°F (150°C) oven until heated through.
- Layer onto bread or rolls with cheese, mustard, or pickles.
- Add to an English muffin with a fried egg and cheese for a delicious breakfast sandwich.
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