Description
A sweet and savory holiday showstopper — juicy spiral ham glazed with a honey‑mustard and pineapple butter that caramelizes to a golden finish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 fully cooked spiral ham (8–10 lb)
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice (from canned pineapple or fresh)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar (optional)
- Pineapple rings (about 1 can) and toothpicks for garnish
- Optional whole cloves for studding ham
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Place the spiral ham cut‑side down in a large roasting pan and tent loosely with foil to keep it moist during baking. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine honey, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, pineapple juice, and butter. Stir until sugar is dissolved and mixture is slightly thickened. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
- If using, secure pineapple rings on the surface of the ham with toothpicks and insert whole cloves into the center of each ring. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
- Bake the covered ham at 325°F for about 15 minutes per pound (around 2 hours for an 8‑lb ham). :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
- Remove the foil and brush the ham generously with the honey‑mustard pineapple glaze. Return to the oven uncovered. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
- Baste the ham with additional glaze every 10–15 minutes until the exterior is golden, sticky, and caramelized (about 30–45 minutes). :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
- Once done, remove from oven and let rest 15–20 minutes before slicing and serving. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer — fully cooked hams should reach about 140°F (60°C) when warmed through.
- Save leftover glaze to brush on slices when serving or to make a sauce.
- Leftover ham can be refrigerated up to 5 days or frozen for several months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking/Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx)
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 2100 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg