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Easter Baked Ham with Pineapple & Brown Sugar

This Pineapple Glazed Celebration Ham is a classic centerpiece for any holiday or special gathering. The smoky, savory flavor of the ham is enhanced by a sweet, caramelized brown sugar and pineapple glaze with a hint of warm cloves. Juicy, tender, and beautifully decorated with golden pineapple rings, this ham is a showstopper that brings both flavor and nostalgia to the table. Perfect for Easter, Christmas, or any festive occasion!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12 -16 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 15-pound bone-in ham
  • 2 cups packed brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 5 20-ounce cans of pineapple rings in 100% juice

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F and place the ham in a large roasting pan, cut side down. Score the surface of the ham in a crisscross pattern.
  2. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine brown sugar, ground cloves, and the juice from the canned pineapple. Stir and simmer until the sugar dissolves and the glaze slightly thickens.
  3. Arrange pineapple rings over the ham, securing them with toothpicks.
  4. Brush the ham generously with the prepared glaze. Cover loosely with foil and bake for 2 ½ to 3 hours, basting with glaze every 30 minutes.
  5. In the last 30 minutes of baking, remove the foil to allow the glaze to caramelize and form a beautiful golden-brown crust.
  6. Remove the ham from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

    • Store leftover ham in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
    • To reheat, cover with foil and warm in a 300°F oven for 20–30 minutes.
    • For extra caramelization, broil the ham for the last 5 minutes of cooking.
    • Use the pan drippings to create a delicious glaze to drizzle over the sliced ham.

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