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Pineapple-Glazed Baked Ham

Pineapple-Glazed Baked Ham pairs smoky, tender slices with a glossy brown sugar and pineapple topping that caramelizes around the edges. Studded with cloves and finished with cherries, it balances sweet and tangy notes that seep into every slice. Serve it as a showstopping centerpiece for holiday dinners or a celebratory weekend feast.

  • Prep20 mins
  • Cook4 hrs
  • Serves20
  • DifficultyEasy
Pineapple-Glazed Baked Ham
  1. 1

    Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (160 degrees C).

  2. 2

    Place the ham in a roasting pan. With a sharp knife, score the ham rind in a diamond pattern. Press a clove into the center of each diamond.

  3. 3

    Drain the juice from the pineapple rings into a medium bowl; stir in the lemon-lime soda and brown sugar.

  4. 4

    Coat the ham with the juice mixture and arrange the pineapple rings on top. Place a maraschino cherry in the center of each pineapple ring and secure it with a toothpick.

  5. 5

    Bake uncovered in the preheated oven, basting frequently with the pan juices, until the ham’s internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F (72 degrees C), 4 to 5 hours. Make sure the meat thermometer does not touch the bone. Remove toothpicks before serving.