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Silicone brush dripping pineapple glaze for ham on spiral cut ham.
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BEST Pineapple Glaze for Ham (Easy & Classic Recipe!)

This is the best ever Pineapple Glaze for Ham! Made in just 10 minutes, this easy glaze is packed with brown sugar, pineapple juice, and simple spices. Slather over a moist, tender ham for an addictive holiday meal with tons of flavor and sticky, caramelized edges. 
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Condiment, Dinner
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1.5 cups (enough for a 9-12lb spiral ham)
Calories: 85kcal
Author: Borrowed Bites

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 tablespoon cornstarch, 2 tablespoon butter, 1 tablespoon stone ground mustard, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon paprika, ¼ teaspoon nutmeg, ⅛ teaspoon 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.
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Notes

Tips & Tricks
  • Whisk the glaze really well before and during cooking to prevent the cornstarch from clumping. 
  • Don’t simmer the 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 extra glaze on leftover ham to make it as delicious as the first time!
 
Make Ahead: 
Store in a sealed container in the fridge for 1-2 weeks. When ready to use, reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave on half power until it is loose. 

Nutrition

Calories: 85kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 28mg | Potassium: 44mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 51IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg