Brown Sugar Pineapple Glazed Ham

The dish in the image appears to be Brown Sugar Pineapple Glazed Ham — a juicy baked ham coated in a sticky sweet glaze and served with caramelized pineapple rings.

Ingredients

Ham

• 1 fully cooked ham (5–7 lb / 2–3 kg)

• 1 can pineapple rings, reserve juice

Pineapple Glaze

• 1 cup brown sugar

• ½ cup pineapple juice

• ¼ cup honey

• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard

• 2 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• ¼ tsp ground cloves

Garnish

• Extra pineapple rings

• Fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Ham

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).

2. Place ham in a roasting pan.

3. Score the surface in a diamond pattern.

2. Make the Glaze

1. Combine brown sugar, pineapple juice, honey, mustard, soy sauce, cinnamon, and cloves in a saucepan.

2. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until slightly thickened.

3. Bake

1. Brush ham generously with glaze.

2. Arrange pineapple rings around and on top of the ham.

3. Cover loosely with foil.

4. Bake for 1½–2 hours, basting every 20 minutes.

5. Remove foil during the final 20–30 minutes to caramelize the glaze.

4. Serve

1. Let rest for 10–15 minutes.

2. Slice and serve with roasted pineapple and extra glaze.

Nutrition (Approximate Per Serving)

• Calories: 350–450

• Protein: 25–30 g

• Carbohydrates: 20–30 g

• Fat: 15–20 g

Flavor Profile

🍍 Sweet caramelized pineapple
🍯 Sticky honey-brown sugar glaze
🥩 Tender, smoky ham
✨ Rich holiday-style roasted flavor

Serving Suggestions

• Scalloped potatoes

• Roasted vegetables

• Mac and cheese

• Dinner rolls

• Green bean casserole

Yield

• 10–12 servings

• Prep Time: 15 minutes

• Cook Time: 2 hours

• Total Time: About 2 hours 15 minutes

Perfect for holidays, family gatherings, or Sunday dinners, this pineapple-glazed ham delivers a beautiful balance of smoky, savory, and sweet flavors with an irresistible caramelized finish. 🍍🥩✨