This Brown Sugar Pineapple Baked Ham is the ultimate easy holiday recipe for any celebration. Juicy, tender, and glazed to perfection, it’s the best baked ham recipe to serve as your centerpiece for Christmas, Easter, or holiday parties. With just a few simple steps, you’ll have a stunning holiday entree that everyone will love!
Baked Ham with Pineapple and Brown Sugar Glaze
Looking for the best baked ham recipe to wow your friends and family? This Brown Sugar Pineapple Baked Ham is a holiday showstopper! Juicy, sweet, and savory with a golden glaze that sparkles on your table, it’s the kind of easy holiday entree that makes holiday parties feel extra special.
Whether you make it in the oven or your slow cooker, this holiday ham recipe is stress-free and totally crowd-pleasing. Trust me, this is the best easy holiday recipe you’ll want to make year after year!
Brown Sugar Pineapple Ham – Slow Cooker Recipe
If you prefer a hassle-free approach, try our easy slow cooker pineapple brown sugar ham recipe. Follow the same glazing and preparation steps, but place the ham in your slow cooker instead of the oven.
Cook on low for 6-8 hours, basting occasionally with the glaze. The result will be a tender, juicy, and incredibly flavorful ham.
Tip: Cooking times may vary depending on your ham’s size and your slow cooker—adjust as needed.
How To Score the Ham
Scoring your ham is a simple step that makes a big difference! Using a sharp knife, gently slice shallow cuts across the surface of the ham in a crisscross or diamond pattern. Not only does this create a beautiful presentation, but it also allows the sweet brown sugar pineapple glaze to seep deep into the ham, infusing every bite with flavor.
Brown Sugar Pineapple Ham Ingredients
- bone-in spiral ham (pre-cooked)
- pineapple slices (with juice)
- brown sugar
Storing Baked Ham with Pineapple Brown Sugar
Allow the ham to cool to room temperature, then slice the leftover ham into desired portions. Remove any unwanted pineapple slices and toothpicks.
Wrap the ham slices tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Store the wrapped slices in an airtight container or resealable plastic bags. Alternatively, you can store the ham in an airtight container with a lid. For best results, consume within 3-4 days.
Freezing (optional):
If you have a large amount of leftover ham, it can be frozen for longer storage. Place ham slices in a freezer-safe container or freezer bags. Label with the date and store in the freezer. If properly stored, it can last in the freezer for 1-2 months.
Easy Baked Ham with Pineapple and Brown Sugar Glaze
With its sweet pineapple-brown sugar glaze, this baked ham is a guaranteed hit for any holiday party. Whether you go with the classic oven baked ham or the slow cooker holiday ham, you’ll have a dish that’s festive, flavorful, and fabulously easy.
So gather your family, set the table, and enjoy this holiday baked ham recipe that’s sure to make your celebrations extra delicious.
More Easy Holiday Recipes
If you liked this easy holiday recipe, then you will love my other delicious crow pleasing recipes. Like my Sticky Mongolian Meatballs, Instant Pot Spinach Artichoke Dip, or my famous Jalapeño Popper Dip.
- Buffalo Chicken Dip | Instant Pot + Slow Cooker
- Homemade Creamy Mashed Potatoes
- Pecan Bacon Cheeseball
- Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Rolls
Baked Ham with Pineapple and Brown Sugar Glaze
Ingredients
- 1 bone-in spiral ham (pre-cooked)
- 1 can pineapple slices (with juice)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup whole cloves
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Start by preheating the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Remove the packaging from the pre-cooked ham and place it in a oven safe casserole dish.
- Open the can of pineapple slices and place the slices between the slices of ham. Then pour the juice from the can over it.
- Rub the brown sugar evenly over the pineapple slices and ham. You can adjust the amount of brown sugar based on your sweetness preference.
- Cover the ham with aluminum foil and let it cook for 1.5 hours in the oven. The cooking time may vary depending on the size of the ham. You want the ham to heat through and the flavors to meld.
- Check the ham periodically. You can baste it with the juices that collect in the dish to ensure it stays moist and flavorful.
- If your ham came with a glaze package, you could mix this with a few tablespoons of the pineapple juice, mix it and glaze the ham with it.
- Slice the ham and serve it with the pineapple slices.
Notes
Since the ham is already cooked, the goal is to heat it through and infuse it with the flavors of pineapple and brown sugar. Cooking it at a low temperature for a long time helps to achieve this while keeping the ham moist and tender.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 67Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 125mgCarbohydrates: 13gFiber: 3gSugar: 8gProtein: 3g