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Perfect Honey Glazed Ham Recipe with Easy Pineapple Brown Sugar Crust

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A sweet and tangy honey glazed ham with a rich pineapple brown sugar crust that is juicy, glossy, and perfect for holidays or casual feasts.

Ingredients

  • Bone-in fully cooked ham (about 7-8 pounds / 3.2-3.6 kg)
  • Honey (½ cup / 120 ml)
  • Brown sugar (1 cup / 200 g, packed)
  • Pineapple chunks (1 cup / 240 ml, drained)
  • Dijon mustard (2 tablespoons / 30 ml)
  • Apple cider vinegar (1 tablespoon / 15 ml)
  • Ground cinnamon (½ teaspoon / 1 g)
  • Ground cloves (¼ teaspoon / 0.5 g, optional)
  • Water (½ cup / 120 ml)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
  2. Remove the ham from its packaging and pat it dry with paper towels. Score the surface in a diamond pattern about ½ inch (1.3 cm) deep, spacing cuts about 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the honey, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, ground cinnamon, and ground cloves until smooth. Stir in the drained pineapple chunks gently to keep them intact.
  4. Place the ham on the roasting rack cut-side down so the scored top is exposed for glazing.
  5. Using a basting brush, apply a generous layer of the glaze over the entire scored surface. Reserve some glaze for later basting.
  6. Cover loosely with foil to tent the ham and prevent the glaze from burning during the initial cooking phase.
  7. Roast the ham for about 1 hour 15 minutes (25 minutes per pound / 55 minutes per kg), basting every 20 minutes with the remaining glaze and pan juices.
  8. Remove the foil during the last 15 minutes to let the glaze caramelize and the pineapple brown sugar crust turn golden and bubbly. Watch closely to avoid burning.
  9. Check the internal temperature; it should reach 140°F (60°C) for a fully heated ham. If not, continue roasting in 5-minute increments.
  10. Let the ham rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing to lock in the juices.

Notes

Use a silicone basting brush for better glaze application. Tent the ham with foil initially to prevent burning. Score the ham to allow glaze penetration and create a caramelized crust. If glaze thickens too much, add a splash of water or warm apple cider to loosen it. Rest the ham before slicing to keep it juicy. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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