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A surefire way to make any ham taste incredible is to slather it all over with this incredible Pineapple Glaze for Ham! This easy glaze recipe is loaded with flavor, uses simple ingredients, and is ready in just 10 minutes.
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Pineapple Sauce for Ham
This is hands down the best pineapple glaze recipe! It has been a holiday tradition in my house for years to use this glaze. Slather my brown sugar pineapple glaze all over a fork-tender ham for an unforgettable holiday meal!
Loaded with fresh pineapple, pineapple juice, brown sugar, and simple spices, it adds a sweet flavor to ham with sticky, caramelized edges. Skip those store-bought glaze packets – you’ll be happy you did.
This is my most popular glaze and my go-to for pineapple ham! You can enjoy it for everything from a full ham dinner to ham steaks.
Pineapple Glaze Ingredients
- fresh pineapple
- pineapple juice
- cinnamon powder
- cloves
- light brown sugar
- butter
How to Make Pineapple Glaze for Ham
- In a small skillet add freshly chopped pineapple and pineapple juice over medium heat. Mix together well.
- Add in brown sugar, cinnamon, and cloves. Stir to combine and continue cooking until your glaze begins to lightly boil.
- Turn down the heat to a low and cook for another 10 minutes, or until thickened.
- Finish off the glaze by adding butter and mix well until fully melted.
- Use glaze immediately on a ham or store it in the refrigerator.
Storing Pineapple Glaze for Ham
- Refrigerator: Store my easy pineapple glaze for ham in an airtight container placed in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
- Freezer: Freeze any leftover glaze in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Be sure to thaw completely and reheat before using.
Pineapple Glaze Recipes Tips
- Make Ahead: You can easily make pineapple ham glaze ahead of time by storing it in an airtight container or jar in the fridge for 2 weeks. Before using glaze, reheat it on the stovetop or microwave for 2-3 minutes, or until reaches a thin consistency.
- I recommend using fresh pineapple juice, but you can use the juice from canned pineapple chunks or pineapple slices, or purchase juice from the store.
- You can replace the brown sugar in this glaze with regular sugar.
- If you have leftover pineapple glaze don’t throw it out! Brush a little glaze over leftover ham to make it as delicious as the first time.
Pineapple Glaze for Ham FAQs
You can glaze a ham both before and after baking, and even during! Some recipes will suggest you should not glaze a ham until the final 30 minutes in the oven, but as long as you cover the ham with foil, it won’t burn. Glazing your ham ensures it will be moist and fork-tender every time. Brush between the slices, too!
Ham glaze is made using 6 simple ingredients: fresh pineapple, pineapple juice, brown sugar, and a few simple spices. It adds a sweet flavor to ham with a sticky, caramelized finish.
You can easily substitute orange juice for pineapple juice when making pineapple glaze, and it will be just as delicious.
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Pineapple Glaze Recipe
Equipment
- Skillet
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh pineapple finely chopped
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon powder
- 4-5 cloves
- ½ cup light brown sugar packed
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- In a small skillet add freshly chopped pineapple and pineapple juice over medium heat. Mix together well.1 cup fresh pineapple, 1 cup pineapple juice
- Add in brown sugar, cinnamon, and cloves. Stir to combine and continue cooking until your glaze begins to lightly boil.½ teaspoon cinnamon powder, ½ cup light brown sugar, 4-5 cloves
- Turn down the heat to a low and cook for another 10 minutes, or until thickened.
- Finish off the glaze by adding butter and mix well until fully melted.1 tablespoon butter
- Use glaze immediately on a ham or store it in the refrigerator.
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Notes
- I recommend using fresh pineapple juice, but you can use the juice from canned pineapple chunks or pineapple slices, or purchase juice from the store.
- You can replace the brown sugar in this glaze with regular sugar.
- If you have leftover pineapple glaze don’t throw it out! Brush a little glaze over leftover ham to make it as delicious as the first time.
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