Gluten-Free Brown Sugar Pineapple Ham For Spring
A delicious and festive ham recipe perfect for spring gatherings, featuring a sweet brown sugar and pineapple glaze.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 12-14 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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- 1 fully cooked ham (about 8-10 pounds)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Place the ham in a roasting pan, cut side down.
- In a bowl, mix together brown sugar, pineapple juice, crushed pineapple, Dijon mustard, cinnamon, cloves, and black pepper.
- Spread the glaze evenly over the ham.
- Cover the ham loosely with aluminum foil.
- Bake for about 15-18 minutes per pound, basting with the glaze every 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil for the last 30 minutes of baking to allow the glaze to caramelize.
- Let the ham rest for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
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Notes
- Ensure the ham is labeled gluten-free.
- For a sweeter glaze, add more brown sugar.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg