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Brown Sugar Pineapple Ham Bake

Juicy baked ham glazed with brown sugar and pineapple for a sweet, sticky, and irresistible holiday centerpiece.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Holiday, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Hawaiian
Calories: 340
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 fully cooked boneless ham 3–4 pounds
  • 20 oz pineapple slices drained, reserve 1/2 cup juice
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 0.25 tsp ground cloves optional
  • 1 pinch salt

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Toothpicks

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease baking dish.
  2. Place ham in the dish, fanning slices slightly if pre-cut.
  3. Whisk brown sugar, mustard, butter, cloves, and pineapple juice into a smooth glaze.
  4. Arrange pineapple slices on top, securing with toothpicks if needed.
  5. Spoon glaze over ham and bake 1 hour 15 minutes, basting every 20 minutes.
  6. Optional: Broil 2–3 minutes for a caramelized top. Rest 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

For a vintage touch, add maraschino cherries in pineapple centers before baking.