Sweet, savory ham with a honey glaze and pineapple, ideal as a centerpiece for holidays or gatherings.
# What You'll Need:
→ Ham
01 - 1 fully cooked bone-in ham (approximately 8–10 pounds)
→ Glaze
02 - 1 cup honey
03 - 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
04 - 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
05 - 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
06 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
→ Garnish & Basting
08 - 1 can (20 ounces) sliced pineapple rings, drained, juice reserved
09 - 1 jar (6 ounces) maraschino cherries, drained
10 - Whole cloves (optional, for studding)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line a large roasting pan with foil and position the ham, cut side down, in the pan.
02 - Score the surface of the ham in a diamond pattern. If desired, insert whole cloves at the intersections for added aroma.
03 - In a saucepan over medium heat, combine honey, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, unsalted butter, ground cloves, and 1/4 cup reserved pineapple juice. Stir until the sugar fully dissolves.
04 - Brush one-third of the glaze over the ham. Loosely tent the ham with foil and bake for 1 hour.
05 - Remove foil. Layer pineapple rings over the ham, securing each with a toothpick, and place a maraschino cherry in the center of each ring.
06 - Brush more glaze over the ham. Continue baking uncovered for 45 to 60 minutes, basting every 15 minutes with remaining glaze, until caramelized and an internal temperature of 140°F is reached.
07 - Let the ham rest for 15 minutes. Remove pineapple and cherries, carve into slices, and serve with pan juices.
