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Perfect Honey Baked Spiral Ham Recipe with Easy Pineapple Glaze

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A quick and easy spiral ham recipe featuring a sweet and tangy pineapple glaze that caramelizes beautifully, perfect for holidays and special dinners.

Ingredients

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  • One fully cooked spiral ham, about 7-9 pounds (3.2-4 kg)
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) honey
  • 1 cup (240 ml) pineapple juice
  • 1/2 cup (100 g) packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon (1 g) ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon (1 g) ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 6–8 pineapple rings (optional)
  • A handful of maraschino cherries (optional)
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) water (to thin glaze if needed)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
  2. Prepare the glaze: In a small saucepan, combine honey, pineapple juice, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, ground cloves, and ground cinnamon. Heat gently over medium heat, stirring occasionally until sugar dissolves and mixture is smooth. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 10 minutes until slightly thickened. Add water 1 tablespoon at a time if glaze is too thick.
  3. Place the spiral ham in the roasting pan, cut side down. Remove any plastic disk around the bone. Tent the ham loosely with foil to keep moisture in.
  4. Bake the ham uncovered for 1 hour, basting every 15-20 minutes with the pineapple glaze. Tent with foil again if glaze starts to burn or darken too quickly.
  5. About 10 minutes before the ham is done, remove the foil tent. Brush on a generous final coat of glaze. Arrange pineapple rings and maraschino cherries on top if using, securing with toothpicks if needed.
  6. Bake uncovered for the last 10 minutes to caramelize the glaze. The internal temperature should reach 140°F (60°C).
  7. Remove the ham from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
  8. Slice along the spiral cuts and serve. Save some glaze for serving on the side if desired.

Notes

Use an unglazed spiral ham to control sweetness. Baste regularly for best glaze absorption. Let ham rest before slicing to keep it juicy. Save extra glaze for serving. If glaze thickens after cooling, warm gently before use.

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