Pineapple Ham Glaze Recipe

Silicone brush dripping pineapple glaze for ham on spiral cut ham.

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Pineapple Ham Glaze Recipe

We know what makes a next-level Pineapple Glaze for Ham after 30 years of cooking for an large extended family. The secret is in the balance of spices, plus the sweetness of the pineapple juice and brown sugar. Together, they create a sticky, flavorful glaze that clings to the ham and caramelizes beautifully as it cooks. Slather it over a moist, tender ham for a truly special main dish.

Prep Time5

Cook Time5

Total Time10

Course: Condiment, Dinner

Cuisine: American

Servings: cups (enough for a 9-12lb spiral ham)

Calories: 85kcal

Author: Misty

Equipment

Ingredients

1 cup pineapple juice (canned or bottled)
1 cup brown sugar
3 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon stone ground mustard or dijon mustard
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
⅛ teaspoon cloves

Instructions

Whisk everything together in a small saucepan off the heat.
1 cup pineapple juice, 1 cup brown sugar, 3 tbsp cornstarch, 2 tbsp butter, 1 tbsp stone ground mustard, ½ tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp onion powder, ½ tsp cinnamon, ¼ tsp paprika, ¼ tsp nutmeg, ⅛ tsp cloves
Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until simmering gently. Once simmering, cook for 1 minute. Remove from the heat.
Use on a ham or store in the fridge for 1-2 weeks.

Notes

Tips & Tricks

Whisk the it really well before and during cooking to prevent the cornstarch from clumping.
Don’t simmer the sweet glaze too long or it will become too thick.
If reheating, use a low heat on the stove or half power in the microwave until it is loose enough to brush.
Brush a little glaze on leftover ham to make it as delicious as the first time!

Make Ahead:

If you are wanting to make ahead of time, follow the instructions all the way through the cooking process. Set aside to cool. Once cool, place in an airtight container and store in the fridge for 1-2 weeks. When ready to use, reheat it on half power in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds, until it is loose.

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