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    Home » Recipes » Sauces » Pineapple Glaze for Ham

    Pineapple Glaze for Ham

    Published: Apr 6, 2023 Modified: May 16, 2023 by Isabel Laessig

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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.

    pineapple ham glaze in a clear jar with a basting brush
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    • Pineapple Glaze
    • Pineapple Ham Glaze Ingredients
    • Ham Pineapple Glaze Recipe
    • Pineapple Glaze Recipe Tips
    • Storing Pineapple Sauce for Ham
    • Pineapple Glaze for Ham FAQs
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    Pineapple Glaze

    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 ham glaze on a ham

    Pineapple Ham Glaze Ingredients

    • fresh pineapple
    • pineapple juice
    • cinnamon powder
    • cloves
    • light brown sugar
    • butter
    pineapple ham glaze ingredients

    Ham Pineapple Glaze Recipe

    1. In a small skillet add freshly chopped pineapple and pineapple juice over medium heat. Mix together well. chopped pineapples in a skillet
    2. Add in brown sugar, cinnamon, and cloves. Stir to combine and continue cooking until your glaze begins to lightly boil.making pineapple glaze in a skillet
    3. Turn down the heat to a low and cook for another 10 minutes, or until thickened.simmering pineapple glaze in a skillet
    4. Finish off the glaze by adding butter and mix well until fully melted. adding butter to pineapple ham glaze
    5. Use glaze immediately on a ham or store it in the refrigerator.pineapple ham glaze overtop ham

    Pineapple Glaze Recipe 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.

    Storing Pineapple Sauce 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 for Ham FAQs

    Do you glaze ham before or after baking?

    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!

    What is ham glaze made of?

    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.

    Can I use orange juice instead of pineapple juice for ham?

    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 for Ham

    Isabel Laessig
    My pineapple glaze for ham is ready in just 10 minutes using simple ingredients, and is packed with flavor that complements every ham recipe!
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    Prep Time 2 minutes mins
    Cook Time 8 minutes mins
    Total Time 10 minutes mins
    Course Sauce
    Cuisine American
    Servings 1 and a half cups
    Calories 432 kcal

    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
    Cooking Conversions

    See our Cooking Conversions Chart for help converting measurements!

    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
      chopped pineapples in a skillet
    • 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
      making pineapple glaze in a skillet
    • Turn down the heat to a low and cook for another 10 minutes, or until thickened.
      simmering pineapple glaze in a skillet
    • Finish off the glaze by adding butter and mix well until fully melted.
      1 tablespoon butter
      adding butter to pineapple ham glaze
    • Use glaze immediately on a ham or store it in the refrigerator.
      pineapple ham glaze overtop ham

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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.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cupCalories: 432kcalCarbohydrates: 93gProtein: 1gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 85mgPotassium: 313mgFiber: 1gSugar: 87gVitamin A: 244IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 94mgIron: 1mg
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    Hi! I’m Isabel Laessig, also known as Family Foodie, creator of Sunday Supper Movement and author of the Boujee Steak Cookbook. Sunday Supper is my mission to bring family back around the dinner table. Join me in making family meal-time a tradition to celebrate!

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