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Perfect Honey Mustard Glazed Ham Recipe with Pineapple Brown Sugar Crust

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A quick and easy honey mustard glazed ham with a sticky, caramelized pineapple brown sugar crust that balances sweet and tangy flavors perfectly. Ideal for special occasions or fuss-free weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • Pre-cooked bone-in ham (about 7-8 pounds), spiral-cut recommended
  • ½ cup honey (raw or local preferred)
  • ¼ cup whole-grain mustard (Dijon works as substitute)
  • ¾ cup packed dark brown sugar
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks, drained (fresh or canned)
  • ⅓ cup pineapple juice (from canned pineapple or fresh-pressed)
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves (optional)
  • Black pepper to taste, freshly cracked preferred

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Remove the ham from packaging and pat it dry with paper towels.
  2. Score the surface of the ham in a diamond pattern about ¼ inch deep to help the glaze soak in and create caramelized edges.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine honey, whole-grain mustard, pineapple juice, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, chopped pineapple chunks, cinnamon, cloves, and freshly cracked black pepper. Stir until smooth but keep some chunkiness from the pineapple for texture.
  4. Place the ham on a roasting rack inside your pan, flat side down to allow air circulation and prevent stewing in fat.
  5. Brush a generous layer of the glaze over the entire ham surface, making sure it seeps into the cuts.
  6. Cover the ham loosely with foil and bake for 1 hour 15 minutes, basting every 20 minutes with more glaze.
  7. Remove the foil and increase oven temperature to 400°F (204°C). Bake for another 15-20 minutes until the crust is bubbling and caramelized, watching closely to avoid burning.
  8. Remove the ham from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before carving to lock in juices.
  9. Slice along the scored lines to serve.

Notes

If glaze darkens too quickly during the final baking step, tent loosely with foil to prevent burning. Score the ham before glazing to trap the glaze and create caramelized edges. Baste lightly every 20 minutes to build flavor without making the crust soggy. Let the ham rest before slicing to retain juices.

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