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Sliced ham topped with brown sugar-glazed pineapple rings and garnished with rosemary on a wooden board.

Brown Sugar Pineapple Ham

Mandy Applegate
Sweet and juicy, this Brown Sugar Pineapple Ham is a crowd-pleaser! Topped with a golden brown sugar glaze that caramelizes perfectly in the oven, it's the kind of dish that steals the show at any dinner table. It's super easy to make, which means you get to spend less time in the kitchen and more time with family and friends.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 2513 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 bone-in spiral ham pre-cooked
  • 1 can pineapple slices with juice
  • ¼ cup brown sugar

Instructions
 

  • Start by preheating the oven to 350°F (180°C).
  • Remove the packaging from the pre-cooked ham and place it in a oven safe casserole dish.
    1 bone-in spiral ham
  • Open the can of pineapple slices and place the slices between the slices of ham. Then pour the juice from the can over it.
    1 can pineapple slices
  • Rub the brown sugar evenly over the pineapple slices and ham. You can adjust the amount of brown sugar based on your sweetness preference.
    ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 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

  • Ham: While spiral-cut hams are convenient and soak up the flavors well, you can use any pre-cooked bone-in ham. Just adjust the cooking time based on the size and type of ham.
  • Brown Sugar: Light brown sugar works great, but if you want a deeper, molasses-like flavor, go for dark brown sugar.
  • Pineapple: While canned pineapple slices are super convenient, don't hesitate to use fresh pineapple if you're feeling adventurous.
  • Add Spices: A sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg can add a warm spice that complements the sweetness perfectly.
  • Glaze Thickness: If you like a thicker glaze, you can boil the pineapple juice with some brown sugar in a saucepan until it reduces and thickens before pouring it over the ham.
  • What can I do with the ham bone? Don’t toss it! The ham bone is perfect for making flavorful soups or stews. It adds a rich, meaty flavor that's hard to beat.

Storage and Reheating Instructions

  • Fridge: Wrap the ham slices tightly in aluminum foil or place them in an airtight container, and refrigerate. This way, they'll stay fresh and tasty for about 3-4 days.
  • Freeze: If you've got more leftovers than you can handle in a few days, pop them in the freezer. Just make sure to wrap them well or use a freezer-safe container, and they'll be good for a couple of months.
  • Reheat: Reheating is a breeze—just a quick warm-up in the oven or microwave, and you're ready for round two!

Nutrition

Calories: 2513kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 216gFat: 168gSaturated Fat: 60gPolyunsaturated Fat: 18gMonounsaturated Fat: 79gCholesterol: 620mgSodium: 11873mgPotassium: 2992mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 66IUVitamin C: 54mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 9mg
Keyword brown sugar pineapple ham
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