Honey Glazed Ham with Pineapple

# Components:

→ Ham

01 - 1 fully cooked bone-in ham, approximately 8–10 pounds

→ Glaze

02 - 1 cup honey

03 - 1/2 cup packed brown sugar

04 - 1/4 cup Dijon mustard

05 - 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar

06 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

→ Garnish & Basting

08 - 1 can (20 ounces) sliced pineapple rings, drained, juice reserved

09 - 1 jar (6 ounces) maraschino cherries, drained

10 - Whole cloves, optional for studding

# Method Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a large roasting pan with foil and position the ham cut side down.

02 - Score the ham's surface in a diamond shape. If desired, insert whole cloves at each intersection.

03 - In a saucepan, combine honey, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, unsalted butter, ground cloves, and 1/4 cup reserved pineapple juice. Heat over medium, stirring until the sugar has dissolved.

04 - Brush one-third of the glaze over the ham. Tent loosely with foil and bake for 1 hour.

05 - Remove foil. Arrange pineapple rings on the ham, securing each with a toothpick. Place a maraschino cherry in the center of each ring.

06 - Brush with additional glaze. Bake uncovered for 45–60 minutes, basting every 15 minutes with remaining glaze, until caramelized and heated through, targeting an internal temperature of 140°F.

07 - Allow ham to rest 15 minutes. Remove pineapple rings and cherries, slice, and serve with pan juices.

# Expert Advice:

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This glaze transforms a basic ham into a centerpiece bursting with sweet and tangy layers—an easy secret for wow factor.
It feeds a crowd and reheats beautifully, so leftovers become bonus meals.

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Don't skip the scoring step or the glaze will slide off instead of soaking in—learned that after my first attempt.
If you forget to reserve pineapple juice, just add a splash of water to the glaze—it still works.

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