PINEAPPLE HONEY GLAZED HAM RECIPE + WonkyWonderful (2024)

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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

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

glaze

  1. In saucepan over medium heat; cook pineapple juice 25 minutes while stirring frequently. Juice should reduce by half.
  2. Add honey, sugar and mustard.
  3. 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 PotatoesRoasted Sweet PotatoesSlow Cooker Cranberry SauceCheesy Twice Baked PotatoesOven Roasted Carrots

How To Use Up Leftover Holiday Ham:

Ham and Bean SoupHam and Cheese Puff Pastry BakeHam and Cheese Sliders

PINEAPPLE HONEY GLAZED HAM RECIPE + WonkyWonderful (4)

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

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

glaze

  1. In small saucepan over medium heat; cook pineapple juice 25 minutes while stirring frequently. Juice should reduce by half.
  2. Add honey, sugar and mustard.
  3. 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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  1. PINEAPPLE HONEY GLAZED HAM RECIPE + WonkyWonderful (7)Liz says

    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….

    Reply

    • PINEAPPLE HONEY GLAZED HAM RECIPE + WonkyWonderful (8)Nicole Harris says

      Thanks Liz! I’m dreaming of a white Christmas 🙂

      Reply

  2. PINEAPPLE HONEY GLAZED HAM RECIPE + WonkyWonderful (9)Shawn @ I Wash You Dry says

    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!

    Reply

    • PINEAPPLE HONEY GLAZED HAM RECIPE + WonkyWonderful (10)Nicole Harris says

      Ugh, I can’t wait much longer! Thanks Shawn 😀

      Reply

  3. PINEAPPLE HONEY GLAZED HAM RECIPE + WonkyWonderful (11)Kim Beaulieu says

    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.

    Reply

    • PINEAPPLE HONEY GLAZED HAM RECIPE + WonkyWonderful (12)Nicole Harris says

      You and me both, girl! And I would totally share my ham with you 😀

      Reply

  4. PINEAPPLE HONEY GLAZED HAM RECIPE + WonkyWonderful (13)Joanna says

    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?

    Reply

    • PINEAPPLE HONEY GLAZED HAM RECIPE + WonkyWonderful (14)Nicole Harris says

      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!

      Reply

  5. PINEAPPLE HONEY GLAZED HAM RECIPE + WonkyWonderful (15)Maureen says

    This recipe is from Allrecipe.com. You really should credit the source. Not cool

    Reply

    • PINEAPPLE HONEY GLAZED HAM RECIPE + WonkyWonderful (16)Nicole Harris says

      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

  6. PINEAPPLE HONEY GLAZED HAM RECIPE + WonkyWonderful (17)Maureen says

    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. .

    Reply

    • PINEAPPLE HONEY GLAZED HAM RECIPE + WonkyWonderful (18)Sina says

      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.

      Reply

      • PINEAPPLE HONEY GLAZED HAM RECIPE + WonkyWonderful (19)Nicole Harris says

        I like your motto: Relax and Eat Ham. Haha! 😀

        Reply

    • PINEAPPLE HONEY GLAZED HAM RECIPE + WonkyWonderful (20)Rick says

      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!!!

      Reply

  7. PINEAPPLE HONEY GLAZED HAM RECIPE + WonkyWonderful (21)Chelsea says

    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!

    Reply

    • PINEAPPLE HONEY GLAZED HAM RECIPE + WonkyWonderful (22)Nicole Harris says

      Enjoy! 🙂

      Reply

  8. PINEAPPLE HONEY GLAZED HAM RECIPE + WonkyWonderful (23)Evelyn says

    Did you use brown sugar and was this a fully cooked ham?

    Reply

    • PINEAPPLE HONEY GLAZED HAM RECIPE + WonkyWonderful (24)Nicole Harris says

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

      Reply

      • PINEAPPLE HONEY GLAZED HAM RECIPE + WonkyWonderful (25)Vickie says

        I’m wondering have you ever tried this in a crock pot? I know you have a wonderful over!

        Reply

        • PINEAPPLE HONEY GLAZED HAM RECIPE + WonkyWonderful (26)Nicole Harris says

          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 🙂

          Reply

  9. PINEAPPLE HONEY GLAZED HAM RECIPE + WonkyWonderful (27)Vickie says

    Can this be done in a crock pot?

    Reply

  10. PINEAPPLE HONEY GLAZED HAM RECIPE + WonkyWonderful (28)Regina says

    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!

    Reply

    • PINEAPPLE HONEY GLAZED HAM RECIPE + WonkyWonderful (29)Nicole Harris says

      I hope everyone enjoys 🙂

      Reply

  11. PINEAPPLE HONEY GLAZED HAM RECIPE + WonkyWonderful (30)kristie says

    i have been making this glaze, via your pin, for a few years now.
    it’s amazing!!! the only way i make ham now.

    Reply

    • PINEAPPLE HONEY GLAZED HAM RECIPE + WonkyWonderful (31)Nicole Harris says

      Awesome! I’m so glad you love it 🙂

      Reply

  12. PINEAPPLE HONEY GLAZED HAM RECIPE + WonkyWonderful (32)Wanda says

    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

    Reply

    • PINEAPPLE HONEY GLAZED HAM RECIPE + WonkyWonderful (33)Nicole Harris says

      Those additions would be great! I personally prefer spiral ham but they are both good 🙂

      Reply

  13. PINEAPPLE HONEY GLAZED HAM RECIPE + WonkyWonderful (34)Jackie says

    Made your ham yesterday, thanksgiving 2017, and it was a hit…..

    Reply

    • PINEAPPLE HONEY GLAZED HAM RECIPE + WonkyWonderful (35)Nicole Harris says

      Awesome! Hope your Thanksgiving weekend was fantastic!

      Reply

  14. PINEAPPLE HONEY GLAZED HAM RECIPE + WonkyWonderful (36)Mitch kirkwood says

    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

    Reply

    • PINEAPPLE HONEY GLAZED HAM RECIPE + WonkyWonderful (37)Nicole Harris says

      Sounds great!

      Reply

  15. PINEAPPLE HONEY GLAZED HAM RECIPE + WonkyWonderful (38)menu says

    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.

    Reply

  16. PINEAPPLE HONEY GLAZED HAM RECIPE + WonkyWonderful (39)shoni says

    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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FAQs

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.

Should you use 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.

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

If you don't have any OJ on hand or simply don't want to use it, you can replace it with orange concentrate or orange extract combined with water. If you have an allergy and don't want to use orange at all, you can always try replacing it with apple cider, pineapple juice, or even apple cider vinegar.

Is it best to glaze ham during cooking or at the end? ›

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.

Do you cover ham when baking with a glaze? ›

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.

What makes honey baked ham better? ›

First, our Honey Baked Ham products start with a rigorous selection process, then the meat is smoked for up to 24 hours with our special blend of hardwood chips. The result is that every rich and flavorful bite, and every slice, is fall-apart-in-your-mouth perfect. There's something about that sweet, crunchy glaze.

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.

What is the natural meat tenderizer in pineapple? ›

In the case of pineapples, the bromelain is actually a mixture of two enzymes classed as proteases that break down proteins. These proteases target the large protein molecules in meats (specifically the connective proteins called collagen), and break them down into shorter segments.

Why did my ham turn out mushy? ›

Mushy meat typically is a result of excess tenderizer use.

What juice keeps ham moist? ›

How to Prepare the Most Tender, Juicy Ham With Apple Juice or Pineapple | Livestrong.com. If you want to prepare pre-cooked ham so it's tender, juicy and flavor, the key is in the glaze. Here's how to bake the best ham with apple juice or pineapple.

What can I substitute for pineapple juice when cooking a ham? ›

For the juice, I would recommend basic orange juice, perhaps cut with a little extra lime juice for complexity and acidity.

Do I need to cook ham before baking? ›

Most hams are already smoked or baked, are "ready-to-eat" and labeled that way and don't necessarily need to be cooked, at least not for food safety reasons. I buy Kentucky Legend ham, glaze it and bake it, but I'll buy the same exact ham and have them slice it for lunch meat and it doesn't get cooked again that way.

How do you heat and glaze a precooked ham? ›

  1. If you're starting with a fully cooked city ham, bake it in a 350 degree F oven for about 10 minutes per pound. ...
  2. To help keep your ham moist and juicy, place the ham cut-side down in a baking pan and tent it with foil.
  3. Every 20 minutes or so, brush the ham with glaze and baste it with the pan juices.
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Can you glaze a cold cooked ham? ›

If glazing a pre-cooked ham it will need to be served cold, but still makes a great ham for carving. Using a small knife, remove the skin from the ham, leaving about 1cm of fat. Score the fat in a diamond pattern and it's ready to glaze.

Should ham be at room temp before glazing? ›

Prep The Ham

Let it stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Brush 1/2 cup of the glaze over the ham with a heatproof spatula or pastry brush.

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