Easy Baked Ham Recipe - Honey Pineapple Glaze Perfect for Any Occasion

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Agave syrup is a vegan alternative.

mustard

🥗Healthier: Dijon mustard

💰Cheaper: yellow mustard

Dijon adds a gourmet touch.

pineapple juice

🥗Healthier: orange juice

💰Cheaper: apple juice

Orange juice provides a citrus flavor.

Start by making the ham glaze in a saucepan over medium heat.

Add 1/3 cup orange juice, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/3 cup pineapple juice, and 1/3 cup honey into the saucepan.

Mix the ingredients and bring to a simmer, avoiding a rapid boil to prevent crystallization.

Once it reaches a boil, turn off the heat and let it cool for about 10 to 15 minutes before placing it in the refrigerator in an airtight container.

Open the spiral sliced ham and discard the provided glaze, if any, as it is not flavorful enough.

Place the ham cut side down into a 9x13 casserole dish.

Add larger chunks of pineapple to the bottom of the casserole dish.

Pour in 3/4 cup of canned pineapple juice around the ham, followed by 3/4 cup of water.

Cover the dish with aluminum foil to steam the ham while baking.

Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and bake the ham for 15 minutes per pound.

After baking, remove the ham and glaze each slice with the prepared glaze.

Return the ham to the oven uncovered to get more color and crispiness.

Optionally, boil down the leftover glaze in the casserole dish and thicken it with a mixture of 1 teaspoon of cold water and 1 teaspoon of cornstarch.

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