This brown sugar pineapple glazed ham will become an instant family favorite holiday meal! Whether you plan to make this for Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas dinner, or another special family meal, it is sure to impress everyone! A dry spice rub mixture including brown sugar, cinnamon, allspice, and pineapple is rubbed all over a spiral ham. Then, the most delectable pineapple ham glaze made from brown sugar, orange and pineapple juices, and bourbon is boiled together and then poured over the ham. The glaze has such great depth of flavor thanks to the citrus notes and the bourbon. It caramelizes beautifully under a very quick broiler stint. Apart from having wonderful flavor, this is a truly moist and tender ham that you will feel proud serving.
Ingredients in Pineapple Brown Sugar Glazed Ham
For a glazed ham with pineapple, you’ll need the following easy to find and very common fridge and pantry ingredients:
For the ham and dry rub:
Light brown sugar Ground thyme Allspice Cinnamon Orange zest Crushed pineapple Spiral ham
For the pineapple brown sugar glaze:
Light brown sugar Orange juice Crushed pineapple Bourbon or pineapple juice
Note: Scroll down to the recipe card section of the post for the ingredients with amounts included and for more complete directions.
How to Bake a Spiral Cut Ham
To make a showstopper holiday ham with pineapple brown sugar glaze, follow these straightforward steps:
How to Make Pineapple Brown Sugar Glaze
The pineapple brown sugar glaze for the ham is arguably the star of this recipe! Here’s how to make the glaze:
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