PINEAPPLE HONEY GLAZED HAM RECIPE + WonkyWonderful (2024)

October 21, 2015 By Nicole Harris 33 Comments

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This Pineapple Honey Glazed Ham Recipe is a simple and delicious holiday meal! A flavorful glaze made with pineapple juice, dijon mustard and honey for your spiral ham.

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Stove-top Honey Glazed Ham

The best part of the holiday season is joining together with friends and family to enjoy a wonderful feast. My family tends to enjoy ham more than turkey. Really, we like turkey too so I usually make a Honey Glazed Ham and this Slow Cooker Turkey Breast so we can have both.

This ham recipe is great because the glaze is really easy to prepare. We keep it simple with pineapple juice, honey and mustard for a sweet tangy sauce. I add just a touch of sugar to achieve that sticky syrup consistency. But, you can definitely omit the sugar if you prefer.

Ingredients Needed For Pineapple Honey Glazed Spiral Ham(screenshot for grocery list)

9-10 lb Spiral Ham
Pineapple Juice
Honey
Sugar
Stone Ground Mustard

How To Make Honey Glazed Ham

Preheat oven to 325°F
Place ham into large baking dish and cover with foil.
Cook according to package instructions (typically 325°F for 10-12 minutes per pound)
Prepare glaze while ham is in the oven.
Glaze ham 20 minutes before cooking is complete.

glaze

In saucepan over medium heat; cook pineapple juice 25 minutes while stirring frequently. Juice should reduce by half.
Add honey, sugar and mustard.
Cook 5-8 minutes while constantly stirring. Once glaze has thickened to a syrup consistency, remove from heat and set aside until ham is ready to be glazed.

Side Dishes To Serve With Your Holiday Ham:

Spinach Mashed Potatoes – Roasted Sweet Potatoes – Slow Cooker Cranberry Sauce – Cheesy Twice Baked Potatoes – Oven Roasted Carrots

How To Use Up Leftover Holiday Ham:

Ham and Bean Soup – Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry Bake – Ham and Cheese Sliders

Pineapple Honey Glazed Ham

Yield: 8

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes

This Pineapple Honey Glazed Ham Recipe is a simple and delicious holiday meal! A flavorful glaze made with pineapple juice, dijon mustard and honey for your spiral ham.

Ingredients

9-10 lb Spiral Ham

glaze

2 Cups 100% Pineapple Juice
1/4 Cup Honey
2 Tablespoons Sugar
2 Tablespoons Stone Ground Mustard

Instructions

Preheat oven to 325°F
Place ham into large baking dish and cover with foil.
Cook according to package instructions (typically 325°F for 10-12 minutes per pound)
Prepare glaze while ham is in the oven.
Glaze ham 20 minutes before cooking is complete.

glaze

In small saucepan over medium heat; cook pineapple juice 25 minutes while stirring frequently. Juice should reduce by half.
Add honey, sugar and mustard.
Cook 5-8 minutes while constantly stirring. Once glaze has thickened to a syrup consistency, remove from heat and set aside until ham is ready to be glazed.

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Nutrition Information

Yield 15Serving Size 1
Amount Per ServingCalories 3828Total Fat 139gSaturated Fat 26gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 70gCholesterol 1742mgSodium 26591mgCarbohydrates 40gFiber 0gSugar 39gProtein 604g

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Liz says
October 22, 2015 at

Such a gorgeous oven! And your ham looks spectacular, too. I’m happy for snow on Christmas Eve and balmy temps the rest of the year! A girl can dream….
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- Nicole Harris says
  October 22, 2015 at
  
  Thanks Liz! I’m dreaming of a white Christmas 🙂
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Shawn @ I Wash You Dry says
October 22, 2015 at

You’re going to love having a double oven once you get your kitchen done. It’s been a serious game changer for me. And this ham… OMG! I want to devour it!
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- Nicole Harris says
  October 22, 2015 at
  
  Ugh, I can’t wait much longer! Thanks Shawn 😀
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Kim Beaulieu says
October 25, 2015 at

I need that oven. Immediately. Like right this very minute.
This is a fabulous ham recipe. I’m such a sucker for a glazed ham. Wish I lived closer to you, I would have been at your door with my biggest plate possible.
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- Nicole Harris says
  October 28, 2015 at
  
  You and me both, girl! And I would totally share my ham with you 😀
  Reply
Joanna says
December 22, 2015 at

I’m confused. At the top you say Dijon mustard. In the recipe it says stone ground mustard. What is the difference and which did you use?
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- Nicole Harris says
  December 22, 2015 at
  
  Hi Joanna, I used a stone ground dijon mustard. Really, your favorite type of mustard will work. Maybe just steer clear of plain yellow mustard. Happy Holidays!
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Maureen says
December 24, 2015 at

This recipe is from Allrecipe.com. You really should credit the source. Not cool
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- Nicole Harris says
  December 24, 2015 at
  
  Had this recipe come from anywhere besides my own brain it would have been sourced. It must be hard assuming the worst in people. I’m sending you extra holiday cheer! Happy Holidays and have a Fantastic New Year!
  Reply
Maureen says
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December 24, 2015 at

Sure. The EXACT recipe has been online for over 5 years. You keep telling yourself and others its yours. I didn’t expect to see my comment on your website because its uncomfortable. People make mistakes but not saying “Gee I forgot to credit someone. Its a great recipe but I made it my own by ……” In graduate school you would be on academic suspension for plagiarism Merry Christmas to you also. .
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- Sina says
  November 24, 2016 at
  
  People come up with similar recipes all of the time. A friend of mine was really upset when a cake recipe she came up with was brought to a party by another friend who called it “Better Than Sex Cake.” My friend did not know that better than sex cake already existed because she honestly came up with that same combination of ingredients in her own kitchen. Maureen, just RELAX and eat ham.
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  - Nicole Harris says
    December 1, 2016 at
    
    I like your motto: Relax and Eat Ham. Haha! 😀
    Reply
- Rick says
  November 27, 2016 at
  
  are you stupid or just plain ignorant?
  you should stick to PB&J or KD and leave the cooking to the grown ups you tit!!
  this recipe is 5 ingredients and 1 of those being the ham, leaving 4 ingredients. and you’re seriously calling plagiarism? yup, you’re a special kind of stupid, that’s for sure. go play in traffic ……..TROLL!!!
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Chelsea says
November 15, 2016 at

Yummy! This will be my first attempt at making a ham this holiday season! I have decided to go with YOUR recipe. I might even have to make it before the big holiday just so I can enjoy it twice! Thanks for an easy enough recipe for me to try out. Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas!
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- Nicole Harris says
  November 20, 2016 at
  
  Enjoy! 🙂
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Evelyn says
November 18, 2016 at

Did you use brown sugar and was this a fully cooked ham?
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- Nicole Harris says
  November 20, 2016 at
  
  I used regular white sugar but brown sugar can be used in it’s place. It was a fully cooked spiral ham.
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  - Vickie says
    March 11, 2017 at
    
    I’m wondering have you ever tried this in a crock pot? I know you have a wonderful over!
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    - Nicole Harris says
      March 13, 2017 at
      
      I have not, Vickie. In fact, I have never attempted a crockpot ham. But, if you search google or pinterest I know you will finds tons of crockpot ham recipes 🙂
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Vickie says
March 11, 2017 at

Can this be done in a crock pot?
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Regina says
March 31, 2017 at

Wow, this looks fabulous! Thank you for sharing your recipe! I really appreciate it. I’m going to try it for Easter Dinner!! I always appreciate when people are so willing to help you make a recipe successful! Thank you again for your kindness!
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- Nicole Harris says
  April 4, 2017 at
  
  I hope everyone enjoys 🙂
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kristie says
November 16, 2017 at

i have been making this glaze, via your pin, for a few years now.
it’s amazing!!! the only way i make ham now.
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- Nicole Harris says
  November 16, 2017 at
  
  Awesome! I’m so glad you love it 🙂
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Wanda says
November 22, 2017 at

Hi: Ivette says: Have you ever try to put cloves or nutmeg on your ham along with some of the ingredients. Also is the spiral better than whole ham. Thanks
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- Nicole Harris says
  November 23, 2017 at
  
  Those additions would be great! I personally prefer spiral ham but they are both good 🙂
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Jackie says
November 24, 2017 at

Made your ham yesterday, thanksgiving 2017, and it was a hit…..
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- Nicole Harris says
  November 27, 2017 at
  
  Awesome! Hope your Thanksgiving weekend was fantastic!
  Reply
Mitch kirkwood says
April 18, 2019 at

Now I find the best thing to do is mix Course ground mustard, Dijon mustard and English mustard (English Mustard adds some heat to it
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- Nicole Harris says
  April 22, 2019 at
  
  Sounds great!
  Reply
menu says
February 16, 2022 at

wow, this pineapple honey glazed hm looks so delicious and yummy. i just love this recipe. thanks for sharing this amazing article and recipe of pineapple honey glazed hm.
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shoni says
May 20, 2022 at

I used regular white sugar but brown sugar can be used in it’s place. It was a fully cooked spiral ham.
Reply

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PINEAPPLE HONEY GLAZED HAM RECIPE + WonkyWonderful (2024)

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What happens when you put fresh pineapple on ham? ›

Don't bother decorating the outside of your ham with fresh pineapple, as the enzymes in the fruit will turn the meat to mush.

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Do you cook the ham before you glaze it? ›

The idea is to wait until the ham is almost fully heated, then add the glaze as one of the last steps. You don't want to add it too early or the sugars in the glaze could cause it to burn, and you don't want to add it too late or you won't get that caramelized coating.

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What is a substitute for pineapple juice in ham glaze? ›

Another option is to use cherry preserves with lemon juice and lemon zest, brown sugar, cinnamon and a dash of salt. You could also use apricots. They are great to replace with pineapple.

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Mushy meat typically is a result of excess tenderizer use.

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Cooking Temperature and Time

If the ham is a half ham weighing five to seven pounds, it should heat at 325°F for 22-25 minutes per pound. If it is a whole ham weighing between 10 to 14 pounds, heat the ham at 325°F for 18-20 minutes per pound. The internal temperature should be 140°F.

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Can you overcook a glazed ham? Yes, you can. Overcooked ham can become dry. Cook the ham for 1 hour at 200ºC or until warmed through, basting it every 15 minutes.

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The glaze should not be applied until the final hour to 30 minutes, in order to avoid burning the sugars. What you're going to do with the glaze ingredients is just combine most of them into a paste, and then apply it to the ham. After that, the heat in your oven will take care of everything.

Should a glazed ham be covered when baking? ›

If you don't cover your ham while cooking it will quickly dry out. Instead: Put some aluminum foil over your ham while it's cooking. It is recommended that the ham is covered for at least half of the cooking process and only removed during the last half when you glaze it.

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Cover the ham in foil and crimp the foil around your roasting pan (I use a 9×13 pan) to seal it. Brush with the brown sugar ham glaze before it finishes baking.

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Why not heat Honey Baked Ham? ›

HoneyBaked Ham® and Turkey Breasts are best served directly from the refrigerator – simply thaw and they're ready for the table. If you prefer your meat warmed, gently heat on low heat, only by the slice, not heating the entire ham or turkey breast. Heating may cause the meat to dry out and lose flavor.

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Why do people put pineapple on ham? ›

With just a few simple ingredients including fresh pineapple, brown sugar, and a fully cooked ham, this recipe is perfect for any occasion. The pineapple adds a sweet and tangy flavor to the savory ham, making it a crowd-pleaser that will leave everyone asking for seconds.

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The pineapple adds a sweet and tangy flavor to the savory ham, making it a crowd-pleaser that will leave everyone asking for seconds. Plus, the recipe is super easy to follow, so even novice cooks can create a show-stopping dish in no time.

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Pineapple: For best results, use canned pineapple rather than fresh, as fresh pineapple can break down the meat, resulting in a mushy texture. For a thicker ham glaze, drain the canned pineapple before using it.

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“Typically, when you're doing a country ham, you need something sweet to neutralize the ham's saltiness, and pineapple does this really well.” And it's not just me and Benton: Pineapple shows up in ham recipes—atop the ham, in glazes slicking the ham, in shield-your-eyes versions of fried rice—the world over.

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PINEAPPLE HONEY GLAZED HAM RECIPE + WonkyWonderful (2024)

Stove-top Honey Glazed Ham

How To Make Honey Glazed Ham

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Instructions

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