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Baked Ham with Pineapple Rings

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This easy, festive baked ham with pineapple rings features a sweet and tangy brown sugar glaze, caramelized pineapple, and classic holiday flavors. It’s the perfect centerpiece for holiday dinners, potlucks, or any special gathering.

Ingredients

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  • 1 fully cooked bone-in ham (8–10 lbs), spiral-cut or unsliced
  • Whole cloves (optional, for studding)
  • 1 can (20 oz) pineapple rings in juice (reserve juice for glaze)
  • Maraschino cherries (one for each pineapple ring)
  • Toothpicks (for securing rings and cherries)
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar (light or dark)
  • 1/2 cup pineapple juice (from the can)
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves (if not using whole cloves)
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Unwrap the ham and place flat-side down in a roasting pan. Pat dry with paper towels if needed. Score the fat in a diamond pattern (about 1/4 inch deep). If desired, stud the intersections with whole cloves.
  2. Drain the pineapple rings, reserving the juice for the glaze. Arrange the rings over the ham, securing each with a toothpick. Place a maraschino cherry in the center of each ring.
  3. In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, pineapple juice, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, ginger, cinnamon, ground cloves (if not using whole), and a pinch of salt. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until smooth. Let bubble gently for 2-3 minutes, then remove from heat.
  4. Brush half the glaze over the ham, covering the pineapple rings and exposed surfaces. Tent loosely with foil. Bake for 1 hour (about 7-10 minutes per pound, but check ham packaging for specifics).
  5. After 1 hour, remove foil and brush on more glaze. Continue baking, basting every 20 minutes until the ham is glossy and heated through (about 1.5–2 hours total for an 8–10 lb ham). Internal temp should reach 140°F (60°C). If glaze starts to burn, tent again or lower oven temp.
  6. For extra caramelization, increase oven to 400°F (205°C) for the last 10 minutes. Watch closely to avoid burning.
  7. Remove ham from oven and let rest, tented with foil, for 15–20 minutes. Slice between the pineapple rings for serving. Remove toothpicks before serving.

Notes

For best results, baste the ham frequently for a glossy, flavorful finish. Tent with foil if the top browns too quickly. Let the ham rest before slicing to keep it juicy. For a gluten-free version, check ham and mustard labels. Leftovers are great for sandwiches and keep well in the fridge or freezer.

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