Brown Sugar Pineapple Ham Bake

Here’s a delicious Brown Sugar Pineapple Ham Bake recipe that’s sweet, sticky, and perfect for holidays or Sunday dinner:

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🍍 Brown Sugar Pineapple Ham Bake

Ingredients:

• 1 fully cooked bone-in ham (about 6–8 lbs)

• 1 cup brown sugar, packed

• 1/2 cup honey (or maple syrup)

• 1/4 cup Dijon mustard (optional, for tang)

• 1 can (20 oz) pineapple slices, juice reserved

• 1/2 cup pineapple juice (from can)

• Whole cloves (optional, for studding ham)

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Instructions:

1. Prep the Ham – Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Place ham in a large roasting pan, flat side down. Score the top fat in a crisscross pattern. If desired, stud with whole cloves.

2. Make the Glaze – In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, honey, Dijon mustard, and pineapple juice. Simmer 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.

3. Arrange Pineapple – Place pineapple slices over the ham, securing with toothpicks if needed.

4. Bake & Glaze – Brush glaze generously over ham. Cover loosely with foil and bake for about 1 ½ to 2 ½ hours (10–12 minutes per pound), basting with glaze every 30 minutes.

5. Finish – Remove foil during the last 20 minutes to let the ham caramelize and develop a golden, sticky crust.

6. Serve – Rest ham for 10–15 minutes before slicing. Drizzle with extra pan juices and garnish with pineapple rings.