Oh yes—baked ham with pineapple and maraschino cherry glaze is a classic holiday-style showstopper 🍍🍒🔥. Sweet, tangy, and visually stunning. Here’s a foolproof version.
🍖 Baked Ham with Pineapple & Cherry Glaze
Ingredients
- 1 fully cooked bone-in ham (6–8 lbs)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup honey or maple syrup
- ¼ cup Dijon or yellow mustard
- 1 can pineapple slices
- Maraschino cherries
- Toothpicks (to secure cherries)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Prep the ham
- Score the ham in a diamond pattern, about ½-inch deep.
- Place ham in a roasting pan, flat side down.
- Make the glaze
- In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, honey, and mustard. Heat gently until smooth.
- Apply glaze and pineapple
- Brush glaze over ham, reserving some for later.
- Arrange pineapple slices over ham and secure each slice with a toothpick.
- Place a maraschino cherry in the center of each pineapple slice with a toothpick.
- Bake
- Cover loosely with foil and bake 1–1.5 hours (roughly 15–20 minutes per pound).
- Every 20–30 minutes, brush with reserved glaze.
- Finish uncovered
- Remove foil for the last 15–20 minutes to caramelize the glaze.
- Serve
- Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.
- Arrange pineapple and cherries on top for presentation.
Pro Tips
- Sweet & tangy: Add a splash of orange juice or a pinch of cloves to the glaze for depth.
- Extra caramelization: Broil 2–3 minutes at the end (watch carefully!)
- Visual appeal: Use large cherries and pineapple rings for a classic look.
If you want, I can give a “overnight flavor-packed” version where the glaze seeps deep into the ham for maximum juiciness and sweetness—it’s basically melt-in-your-mouth perfection.
Do you want me to do that?
