Pineapple Glazed Ham
The glaze is made with pineapple and brown sugar to brush on the ham during baking. Adding the pineapple slices in between the spiral ham slices is an extra sweet bonus
Recipe Summary
Total Time
45 mins
Ingredients
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1/4 cup packed brown sugar
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1/2 cup apricot jam or preserves
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1 tbsp cornstarch
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1 tsp ground cinnamon
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1 (5-1/2 pound) spiral ham
Steps to Sunshine!
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Stir together undrained crushed pineapple, sugar, jelly, and cinnamon in medium saucepan. Heat, stirring about 5 minutes or until sauce slightly thickens.
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Cut pineapple slices in half. Put 2 pineapple halves next to each other between each ham slice. Place the ham in rimmed baking sheet or shallow roasting pan. Add 3/4 cup water to the pan. Brush 1/2 cup glaze onto all sides and into ham slices.
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Bake at 350°F. for 30 minutes or until heated through. Serve remaining glaze with ham.
The Recipe’s Story
You know that holiday feeling: a golden ham bakes in the oven, and the scent of brown sugar drifts through the kitchen. It’s a familiar moment that’s comforting, nostalgic and warm.
Add an extra-bright touch to your holiday meal this year with this Pineapple Glazed Ham from Dole®. It’s our sunny twist on a classic dish!
This holiday staple is reimagined with a tangy twist of pineapple. The result is both timeless and refreshingly new. It’s simple enough for a weeknight gathering, but elevated enough for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. The combination of ham and pineapple brings dazzling shine and flavor to the table.
The glaze in this recipe caramelizes into a golden coating on the ham that is as irresistible to look at as it is to eat. It all starts with Dole® Crushed Pineapple in 100% Pineapple Juice*, adding juicy sweetness to every shiny brushstroke. Brown sugar deepens the flavor, and apricot jam adds shine. Cornstarch pulls it all together into a smooth, pourable finish with a pinch of cinnamon which brings that unmistakable holiday warmth to the forefront. Brush it all over a spiral ham, and you have an unforgettable holiday dish. Dole® Tropical Gold® Pineapple Slices in 100% Pineapple Juice* make the perfect decorative topping.
Each bite is tender, salty and perfectly balanced by the bright sweetness of pineapple. It’s everything you love about a traditional ham glaze, only lighter and fresher.
Creating this dish is simple. Combine the crushed pineapple, jam, brown sugar, cinnamon and cornstarch in a saucepan to make the glaze. Brush the ham with half of the glaze, arrange the slices of pineapple on top of the ham, and bake it for 30 minutes in the oven at 350°F. Baste the ham occasionally with the resulting juice, and brush it with more glaze until it’s glossy and golden. Let the finished ham rest for a few minutes before slicing it, and serve it warm with extra glaze spooned on top.
Serve this glazed ham with roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes and a side of our Tropical Gold® Sweet Potato Casserole for the ultimate holiday plate. Have leftovers? Layer them into a next-day breakfast hash or sandwich that’s just as festive as the original holiday meal.
For more seasonal inspiration, explore Dole’s full recipe collection to bring a little more sunshine to your holiday table.
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