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April 29, 2025

Traditional or retro? Whichever it is, the combination of ham and pineapples coated in a buttery brown sugar glaze will always be a favorite. The recipe is a Yummly original created by Sara Mellas.

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Traditional Baked Ham
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Traditional Baked Ham

Ingredients

Servings
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Instructions

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Set a rack to the lowest position in the oven. Preheat oven to 325°F.
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Line a roasting pan with aluminum foil, and position a roasting rack in the pan. Place ham on the middle of roasting rack. Pat the ham dry with paper towels to help the glaze adhere better.
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Place the melted butter, brown sugar, ground cloves, and pineapple juice in a small mixing bowl. Whisk until combined.
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Brush the surface of the ham with a small amount of the brown sugar and pineapple mixture.
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Secure the pineapple slices over the surface of the ham with toothpicks. Secure a maraschino cherry into the center of each ring and in the open spaces between rings.
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Brush about half of the remaining brown sugar and pineapple mixture over the pineapple rings and cherries.
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Bake ham on lowest rack of oven until it has reached an internal temperature of about 145°F and the glaze is caramelized, 2-2 1/2 hours, or about 15 minutes per pound of ham. For the first half of the cooking time, keep the ham loosely covered with foil. Every 30-45 minutes, open oven door and baste ham with additional brown sugar and pineapple glaze.
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Check to see that the ham is done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
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Allow ham to cool on roasting rack for 15 minutes. Transfer to cutting board, then carve and serve. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
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Tips & Tricks (5)

  • Glaze Layering Technique 🍯
    Apply the brown sugar and pineapple juice glaze in multiple thin layers during the last 30 minutes of baking to create a rich, caramelized exterior without burning.
  • Pineapple Placement Perfection 🍍
    Secure pineapple slices to the ham with whole cloves for both decorative appeal and an additional layer of aromatic flavor, creating a classic presentation.
  • Ham Moisture Magic 💦
    Cover the ham loosely with aluminum foil for the first 2/3 of cooking time to retain moisture, then uncover to allow the glaze to caramelize in the final cooking stage.
  • Clove Distribution Pro 🌿
    Grind whole cloves fresh and sprinkle them evenly across the ham's surface for a more intense and balanced spice profile compared to pre-ground cloves.
  • Juice Reduction Hack 🥄
    Reserve some pineapple juice to create an extra batch of glaze for serving, allowing guests to add additional flavor and moisture to their ham slices.

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