Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Cranberry-Glazed Ham with Pineapple Chunks. This festive dish features tender, juicy ham enveloped in a sweet-tart cranberry glaze, complemented by succulent pineapple. Perfect for any occasion, it brings warmth and joy to your table while evoking cherished family memories. Whether it’s Thanksgiving or a spontaneous gathering, this recipe is sure to impress and satisfy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (6-8 lb) bone-in ham, fully cooked
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground mustard
- 6 whole cloves
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine cranberry sauce, brown sugar, ground mustard, apple cider vinegar, and whole cloves until smooth and bubbly.
- Score the surface of the ham in a diamond pattern with a sharp knife.
- Generously brush half of the glaze over the scored ham; reserve the rest for later.
- Insert pineapple chunks around and inside the scored areas of the ham.
- Place the ham in a roasting pan and bake uncovered for about 1 hour, basting every 15 minutes with remaining glaze.
- Once golden brown and heated through (internal temperature should reach 140°F), let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 oz (85g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg