Delicious Baked Ham with Sweet Pineapple Glaze Recipe

This baked ham with pineapple glaze is a classic American dish that is perfect for a special Sunday dinner or holiday meal. The ham is tender and juicy, with a sweet and tangy pineapple glaze that adds a burst of tropical flavor. It's easy to make and sure to impress your guests!

Ingredients

• 1 (8-10 pound) fully cooked ham
• 1 cup pineapple juice
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 can pineapple rings
• Maraschino cherries

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F.
2. Score the surface of the ham in a diamond pattern and place it in a roasting pan.
3. In a small saucepan, combine the pineapple juice, brown sugar, honey, mustard, and cloves. Cook over medium heat until the mixture thickens into a glaze.
4. Brush the glaze over the ham, making sure to get it into the scored lines.
5. Place pineapple rings on top of the ham, securing them with toothpicks, and place a cherry in the center of each ring.
6. Cover the ham with foil and bake for 1.5-2 hours, basting with the glaze every 30 minutes.
7. Remove the foil for the last 30 minutes of baking to allow the ham to caramelize.
8. Let the ham rest for 15 minutes before slicing and serving with the pan drippings.

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