Ham baked with honey glaze, brown sugar, pineapple, and cherries—perfect for festive gatherings and holiday dinners.
# What You'll Need:
→ Ham
01 - 1 fully cooked bone-in ham (about 8 to 10 lbs)
→ Glaze
02 - 1 cup honey
03 - 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
04 - 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
05 - 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
06 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
→ Garnish & Basting
08 - 1 can pineapple rings (20 oz), drained with juice reserved
09 - 1 jar maraschino cherries (6 oz), drained
10 - Whole cloves (optional, for studding)
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a large roasting pan with foil and place the ham, cut side down.
02 - Score the surface of the ham in a diamond pattern. Insert whole cloves at the intersections if desired.
03 - In a saucepan, combine honey, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, butter, ground cloves, and 1/4 cup reserved pineapple juice. Heat over medium, stirring until sugar dissolves.
04 - Brush one-third of the glaze over the ham. Tent loosely with foil and bake for 1 hour.
05 - Remove foil. Arrange pineapple rings over ham, securing with toothpicks. Place a maraschino cherry in the center of each ring.
06 - Brush with additional glaze. Bake uncovered for 45 to 60 minutes, basting every 15 minutes with remaining glaze. Roast until caramelized and internal temperature reaches 140°F.
07 - Allow ham to rest 15 minutes before carving. Remove pineapple and cherries, slice, and serve with pan juices.
