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Homemade Easter Ham

Delicious Homemade Easter Ham with Sweet Pineapple Glaze

This Homemade Easter Ham with Sweet Pineapple Glaze is a delicious, crowd-pleasing centerpiece for Easter celebrations.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Ham
  • 7 lb Ham Smithfield spiral-sliced recommended
For the Glaze
  • 2.25 cups Brown Sugar Pack firmly for richer flavor
  • 4 tbsp Dijon Mustard Sharp contrast to sweetness
  • 1.25 cups Honey Maple syrup is an alternative
  • 0.25 tsp Ground Cloves Substitute with allspice if desired
For the Topping
  • 8 oz Canned Pineapple Slices Fresh pineapple can be used

Equipment

  • Roasting Pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Sharp Knife
  • Spatula
  • Toothpicks

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Pat the ham dry and place it cut-side down in a roasting pan.
  3. Score the surface of the ham with a diamond crosshatch pattern.
  4. In a bowl, whisk together brown sugar, mustard, and cloves to make the glaze.
  5. Pour honey and pineapple juice over the ham and coat with the glaze.
  6. Arrange pineapple slices on top of the ham.
  7. Bake in the oven for 1 to 1.5 hours, basting every 15 minutes.
  8. Let the ham rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 1gSugar: 38gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Timing is key to prevent burning the glaze. Score the ham deeply for better flavor infusion. Let it rest before cutting for juiciness.

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