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Pineapple Brown Sugar Glaze for Ham Recipe

Transform your traditional ham into a sweet and tangy masterpiece with this Ham with Pineapple and Brown Sugar Glaze recipe. With the sweet flavor of pineapple and a rich brown sugar coating, this ham is not only succulent but also a treat to the eyes. It's the ideal centerpiece for festive dinners or cozy family gatherings. Prep in minutes and let the oven do the magic!
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Overhead view of a glass jar filled with homemade pineapple brown sugar glaze used for a baked ham
Prep Time:5 minutes

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • ½ cup pineapple juice
  • ½ cup salted butter melted
  • ¼ cup Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves

Instructions

  • Place the brown sugar in a medium mixing bowl.
    1 cup brown sugar
  • Add the remaining ingredients on top and whisk until fully combined.
    ½ cup pineapple juice, ½ cup salted butter, ¼ cup Dijon mustard, ½ teaspoon garlic, ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • Use a basting brush to completely coat the ham when it’s about 15-30 minutes away from being done.
  • Once basted, continue cooking the ham for however long it has left.
  • Serve any excess glaze as a side for people to add more, or drizzle it over the ham as soon as it comes out of the oven, if desired.

Notes

  • It’s important that you do not use 100% pineapple juice or real pineapple juice straight from a pineapple or it will ruin your ham. There’s an enzyme from the pineapple that will start to break down your ham, making it a weird texture. Pineapple juices that are mixed with other ingredients are the only options for this recipe.
  • You can use the mustard you prefer, just don’t go for a weird flavor or it will shine through in your glaze. I have found dijon to be the absolute best flavor for this glaze, but that’s my preference.

As with any of my recipes, calorie counts and nutritional information varies greatly depending on which products you choose to use when cooking this dish.

Nutrition

Calories: 146kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 123mg | Potassium: 49mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 241IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 0.3mg
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 146kcal
Author: Mary Beth
Cost: $4.00