Pineapple Brown Sugar Glazed Ham 🍍🍖✨

A festive centerpiece—tender ham baked with a sweet pineapple glaze, golden caramelized crust, and fruity garnish.

Ingredients

• 1 fully cooked bone-in ham (about 8–10 lbs)
• 1 cup brown sugar
• ½ cup honey
• 1 cup pineapple juice
• 1 can (20 oz) pineapple slices, drained (reserve juice for glaze if desired)
• 1 jar (6 oz) maraschino cherries (optional)
• Whole cloves (optional, for decoration)

Directions

1. Preheat: Heat oven to 325°F (160°C). Place ham in a large roasting pan.
2. Prepare ham: Score surface in a diamond pattern. Stud with cloves if desired.
3. Make glaze: In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, honey, and pineapple juice. Simmer 5 minutes until sugar dissolves.
4. Assemble ham: Brush glaze over ham. Arrange pineapple slices, securing with toothpicks. Add cherries in centers if using.
5. Bake: Cover loosely with foil. Bake 1½–2 hours (about 15 minutes per pound), basting every 30 minutes. Remove foil for last 20 minutes to caramelize.
6. Garnish & serve: Rest 10 minutes before slicing. Drizzle with extra glaze and serve warm.

Tips

• Extra shine: Add 1 tbsp butter to glaze for glossy finish.
• Flavor boost: Mix a splash of orange juice or bourbon into glaze.
• Serving idea: Pair with scalloped potatoes or roasted vegetables.

Caption & Engagement

Caption: “Pineapple Brown Sugar Glazed Ham—sweet, juicy, and holiday-perfect! 🍍🍖✨”

• Comment prompt: “Would you add cherries or keep it simple?”
• Rotating closers: “Save for your holiday feast.” • “Tag a friend who loves glazed ham.” • “Golden glaze, fruity finish.”