Ham glazed with honey and pineapple, ideal for celebrations, delivers sweet, caramelized flavor with minimal effort.
# What you'll need:
→ 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; reserve juice
09 - 1 jar (6 ounces) maraschino cherries, drained
10 - Whole cloves (optional, for studding)
# How to make it:
01 - Preheat oven to 325°F. Position ham, cut side down, in a large roasting pan lined with foil.
02 - Score the ham's surface in a diamond pattern. Stud intersections with whole cloves if desired.
03 - Combine honey, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, butter, ground cloves, and 1/4 cup reserved pineapple juice in a saucepan. Warm over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
04 - Brush one-third of the glaze over the ham. Loosely tent with foil and bake for 1 hour.
05 - Remove foil. Place pineapple rings over the ham, securing with toothpicks, and add a maraschino cherry to each ring's center.
06 - Brush ham with additional glaze. Bake uncovered for 45–60 minutes, basting every 15 minutes with remaining glaze until caramelized and heated through. Internal temperature should reach 140°F.
07 - Allow ham to rest for 15 minutes before carving. Remove pineapple and cherries, slice, and serve with pan juices.
