Pineapple Glaze for Ham
Pineapple Glaze for Ham balances bright, tangy pineapple with deep caramel notes from brown sugar for a glossy, sweet-tart finish. Pineapple rings and maraschino cherries add a nostalgic, festive touch and a pop of fruitiness that complements salty, roasted ham. Ideal for holiday roasts or special Sunday dinners when you want a classic, crowd-pleasing shine and flavor.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves14
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pineapple Glaze for Ham, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 18 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 2 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 55 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 71
- Heart Health
- 25
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 36
- Inflammatory
- 10
- Performance
- 23
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather the ingredients.
- 2
Before baking the ham, secure pineapple slices onto the ham with toothpicks and place cherries in the center of each pineapple slice.
- 3
In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine the brown sugar with the reserved pineapple juice, stir, and microwave for about 5 minutes until the mixture thickens.
- 4
During the last hour of baking, pour some of the glaze over the ham about every 15 minutes until it is all used.
- Calories 94.63 kcal Low Source 5%
- Protein 0.25 g Low Source 1%
- Carbohydrate 23.85 g 9%
- Total Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Saturated Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 0.25 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 23.39 g --
- Added Sugars 2.63 g Moderate 5%
- Calcium 8.1 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.07 mg Low Source 0%
- Potassium 47.22 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 4.57 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
No known allergens listed for this recipe. Always double-check ingredients for your needs.
About This Recipe
Pineapple Glaze for Ham is made with 3 ingredients and serves 14. It takes about 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Cherries, and Pineapple Chunks in Juice. Each serving provides about 94.63 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pineapple Glaze for Ham made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Cherries, Pineapple Chunks in Juice. The full list of 3 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pineapple Glaze for Ham?
- About 15 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 94.63 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pineapple Glaze for Ham easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 3 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Pineapple Glaze for Ham healthy?
- Pineapple Glaze for Ham has an easyChef Pro health score of 26/100. Per serving, it provides 94.63 calories and 0.25 g of protein, or 1% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: added sugars at 2.63 g (5% of the Daily Value). Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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