Honey Glazed Ham with Pineapple

# Ingredient List:

→ Ham

01 - 1 fully cooked bone-in ham (approximately 8–10 pounds)

→ Glaze

02 - 1 cup honey

03 - 1/2 cup packed brown sugar

04 - 1/4 cup Dijon mustard

05 - 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar

06 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

→ Garnish & Basting

08 - 1 can (20 ounces) sliced pineapple rings, drained, juice reserved

09 - 1 jar (6 ounces) maraschino cherries, drained

10 - Whole cloves (optional, for studding)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 325°F. Position ham, cut side down, in a foil-lined roasting pan.

02 - Score the ham's surface in a diamond pattern. If desired, stud intersections with whole cloves.

03 - Combine honey, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, butter, ground cloves, and 1/4 cup reserved pineapple juice in a saucepan. Heat over medium, stirring until sugar dissolves.

04 - Brush one-third of the glaze onto the ham. Tent loosely with foil and bake for 1 hour.

05 - Remove foil, place pineapple rings atop the ham, securing with toothpicks. Position a maraschino cherry in the center of each ring.

06 - Brush with additional glaze. Bake uncovered for 45 to 60 minutes, basting every 15 minutes with remaining glaze, until caramelized and heated through (internal temperature 140°F).

07 - Allow ham to rest 15 minutes before carving. Remove garnishes, slice, and serve with pan juices.

# Expert Suggestions:

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The honey glaze crackles into a sticky crust that tastes like a secret you only discover at holiday gatherings.
You’ll have leftovers for sandwiches and omelets, so the party keeps going past the main event.

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If you rush the basting, you’ll miss that sticky, golden crust that turns leftovers into a treat.
Letting the ham rest makes the slices much juicier—don’t skip this or you’ll lose half the flavor to the carving board.

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