The BEST Pineapple Brown Sugar Honey Glazed Ham I've Ever Made | How To Make Holiday Ham

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index, while white sugar is more affordable.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: maple syrup

Agave syrup offers a similar sweetness with a lower glycemic index.

pineapple slices

🥗Healthier: fresh pineapple

💰Cheaper: canned pineapple

Fresh pineapple is healthier, while canned is often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat option, while margarine is often cheaper.

Start by introducing the ingredients needed for the ham.

Use an 11-pound pre-cooked ham and cut vertical and horizontal slits into the surface without cutting all the way through.

Combine 1 cup of brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of allspice, 1/2 teaspoon of ground cloves, and 1/2 teaspoon of Lori seasoning salt in a bowl and mix well.

Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of honey to the ham to help the brown sugar mixture stick.

Pack the brown sugar mixture onto the ham, ensuring it is fully covered.

Cover the ham and refrigerate for at least 3 hours to allow it to caramelize and glaze.

After refrigeration, flip the ham on its side and add pineapple slices, securing them with toothpicks if necessary.

Insert cherries into the center of the pineapple slices and secure with toothpicks if desired.

In a large saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium to low heat.

Add 1 cup of brown sugar to the melted butter and stir for about 2 minutes until it becomes dark brown and rich in color.

Add 1/2 cup of honey and 1/4 cup of apricot reserves to the mixture.

Incorporate spices: 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon allspice, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, and 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves.

If ginger powder is not available, replace it with ginger paste.

Mix everything together until well combined and let the spices meld together.

Add 2 tablespoons of Dijon mustard, 3/4 cup of pineapple juice, 3/4 cup of orange juice, and 1/4 cup of cherry juice to the mixture, stirring until combined.

Prepare a cornstarch slurry by mixing 1/4 cup of cold water with 2 tablespoons of cornstarch in a separate bowl.

Add the cornstarch slurry to the glaze mixture and stir until it thickens to a syrupy consistency.

Pour 1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar into the bottom of the baking dish, followed by the prepared glaze.

Place the ham in a preheated 350°F (177°C) oven for about 2 hours, basting every 20 minutes to ensure even glazing.

Once cooked, remove the ham from the oven and let it rest before slicing.

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