Tender ham glazed with honey, pineapple, and brown sugar creates a sweet, savory holiday centerpiece.
# 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, juice reserved
09 - 1 jar (6 ounces) maraschino cherries, drained
10 - Whole cloves, optional for studding
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 325°F. Arrange ham, cut side down, in a large roasting pan lined with aluminum foil.
02 - Score the surface of the ham in a diamond pattern. If desired, stud intersections with whole cloves.
03 - Combine honey, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, unsalted butter, ground cloves, and 1/4 cup reserved pineapple juice in a saucepan. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
04 - Brush one-third of the glaze evenly over the ham. Tent loosely with foil and bake for 1 hour.
05 - Remove foil. Arrange pineapple rings on the ham, securing with toothpicks. Place a maraschino cherry in the center of each ring.
06 - Brush with additional glaze. Bake uncovered for 45–60 minutes, basting every 15 minutes with remaining glaze, until the surface is caramelized and the internal temperature reaches 140°F.
07 - Allow ham to rest for 15 minutes. Remove pineapple rings and cherries, carve, and serve with pan juices.
