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Perfect Honey Glazed Spiral Ham Recipe with Pineapple Brown Sugar Glaze

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A quick and easy honey glazed spiral ham with a sticky, caramelized pineapple brown sugar glaze that balances sweet and savory flavors, perfect for holidays or weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 8–10 pound pre-cooked spiral cut ham
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar (dark brown sugar preferred)
  • ½ cup honey (local honey recommended)
  • ½ cup pineapple juice (fresh or canned)
  • ½ cup crushed pineapple, drained
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • Whole cloves for studding the ham (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
  2. Remove packaging and place the spiral ham on a cutting board. Score the rind in a diamond pattern if thick, and stud with whole cloves if desired.
  3. Place the ham on a roasting rack inside a roasting pan.
  4. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine brown sugar, honey, pineapple juice, crushed pineapple, Dijon mustard, cinnamon, and ground cloves. Stir and simmer for 5-7 minutes until glaze thickens slightly.
  5. Brush the glaze generously over the entire ham, making sure to get into the spiral cuts.
  6. Cover the ham loosely with aluminum foil.
  7. Bake for 1 to 1.5 hours, basting every 20 minutes with more glaze. Tent with foil if glaze darkens too much.
  8. Check internal temperature aiming for 140°F (60°C). Remove from oven when warmed through.
  9. Let the ham rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing.
  10. Slice along the spiral cuts and serve.

Notes

Baste every 20 minutes to build a sticky glaze without burning. Let the ham rest before slicing to allow juices to redistribute. Use a roasting rack or foil sling to keep ham elevated for even cooking. For a crisper glaze, remove foil during last 10 minutes and broil briefly while watching closely. Glaze can be made ahead and refrigerated.

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Keywords: honey glazed ham, spiral ham, pineapple glaze, brown sugar glaze, holiday ham, easy ham recipe, baked ham, sweet and savory ham

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