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Perfect Honey Baked Ham Recipe with Easy Pineapple Glaze for Holidays

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A simple and delicious honey baked ham with a sweet and tangy pineapple glaze, perfect for holiday gatherings. This recipe is easy to prepare and yields a beautifully glazed, tender ham that pleases crowds.

Ingredients

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  • 8–10 pounds bone-in fully cooked ham (preferably spiral-cut)
  • 1/2 cup honey (120 ml), preferably raw or wildflower
  • 1 cup canned crushed pineapple (240 ml), drained
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar (100 g), packed
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard (30 ml)
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (15 ml)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (1 g)
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves (a pinch)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper (0.5 g), freshly ground
  • About 20 whole cloves for studding the ham

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
  2. Remove packaging and plastic disk from the ham. Pat dry with paper towels. Score the surface in a diamond pattern about 1/2 inch deep.
  3. Insert whole cloves at the intersections of the diamond cuts.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine honey, drained crushed pineapple, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, cinnamon, ground cloves, and black pepper. Stir until smooth and glossy.
  5. Using a silicone brush, coat the ham evenly with the glaze, making sure to get into the scored cuts and around the cloves.
  6. Place the ham on a rack in a roasting pan and tent loosely with foil. Bake for about 1 hour and 30 minutes (approximately 15 minutes per pound), basting every 20 minutes with more glaze.
  7. In the last 20 minutes, remove the foil and brush on a final thick layer of glaze to caramelize the crust. Watch carefully to avoid burning.
  8. Check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer; it should reach 140°F (60°C).
  9. Remove the ham from the oven and let it rest for 15-20 minutes to redistribute juices.
  10. Slice the ham thinly and arrange on a platter. Pour any pan juices or leftover glaze over the top before serving.

Notes

If glaze darkens too quickly, tent the ham with foil to prevent burning. Resting the ham after baking is crucial for juicy slices. Multiple glaze layers enhance flavor and crust. Spiral-cut hams are convenient but may be drier; consider brining or injecting whole hams if time allows.

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