If you need a simple ham dinner, this Ham and Pineapple Bake is perfect! This recipe is so easy and only takes a few ingredients to make.
The glaze that goes over the ham and pineapple adds a sweetness to the savory meat.
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How to layer this Ham and Pineapple Bake in the pan:
This dish is easy to make beautiful and perfect for Easter dinner, Sunday dinner, or any holiday.
Garnish: The cracked pepper against the pineapple and ham is the perfect way to make this dish pop, and have the flavor explode.
If you are going for a sweeter taste, you could also garnish with a drizzle of honey. I have garnished this dish with brown sugar as well.
If you want a pop of color, you could also use a few scattered leaves or sprigs of chopped parsley. I would also pair the parsley with fresh cracked pepper.
Layering: Stacking the ham and the pineapple is what will make this presentation beautiful. I did one half pineapple slice for every two ham slices.
As I layered, I would start with a ham layer all along the pan, from one end to the other. Then on the seams of the ham, I would place a pineapple.
Did you ever have a choir class or family picture where you had to find your window between heads? That’s exactly how you layer this dish. Make sure that the pineapple isn’t laying on each separate piece of ham, but in the middle of two ham slices, to show both the pineapple and ham.
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How to make Ham and Pineapple Bake:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Carve the ham into pieces as you would when you normally carve your ham. We used a cured ham for this recipe, which means that ham is cooked. We have never made this recipe with a ham that has not been cooked or cured.
- Cut the pineapple slices in half.
- Spray a 9 x 13 inch pan with non stick cooking spray.
- Place the ham and pineapple slices in a row, in the pan. I did every 2 or 3 slices of ham to 1 slice of pineapple.
- In a bowl, mix the brown sugar, honey, water, cinnamon, nutmeg and pineapple juice until fully combined.
- Pour the mixture on top of the ham and pineapple.
- Cover the pan with foil, place in oven and bake for 40 minutes or until ham and pineapple are hot.
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Ham and Pineapple Bake Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 pounds sliced ham, (spiral sliced works great)
- 20 ounces sliced pineapple rings, 1 can, (drain and reserve juice)
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup honey
- 2 Tablespoons water
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Carve the ham into pieces as you would when you normally carve your ham.
- Cut the pineapple slices in half.
- Spray a 9 x 13 inch pan with non stick cooking spray
- Place the ham and pineapple slices in a row, in the pan. I did every 2 or 3 slices of ham to 1 slice of pineapple. (Remember to reserve the pineapple juice.)
- In a bowl, mix the brown sugar, honey, water, cinnamon, nutmeg and 1/3 cup reserved pineapple juice until fully combined.
- Pour the mixture on top of the ham and pineapple.
- Cover the pan with foil, place in oven and bake for 40 minutes or until ham and pineapple are hot.
Notes
- If you want a pop of color, you could also use a few scattered leaves or sprigs of chopped parsley. I would also pair the parsley with fresh cracked pepper.
Nutrition
We’re happy to share our delicious Ham and Pineapple Bake Recipe with you. This versatile dish is great for any special occasion, and works well as a holiday meal. Having said that, it’s a timeless pineapple ham recipe that can be enjoyed all year round.
The simple ingredients listed above are easy to find and create the perfect balance of sweet and savory when combined. This classic pineapple baked ham is amazingly good. It’s literally the perfect holiday ham recipe. Whether you’re using a spiral ham, bone-in ham, or a boneless ham, the brown sugar glaze will bring out the juicy, delicious flavors of this beloved meat. For the best results, use a sharp knife to score the outside of the ham, to allow the flavors to penetrate and infuse every slice. The use of fresh pineapple coupled with the sweet glaze takes this ham to new heights. Whether you’re using a spiral-cut ham, bone-in ham, or a boneless ham, the brown sugar glaze will bring out the juicy, delicious flavors of your ham of choice.
The simplicity of this easy recipe is what makes it so appealing. It will turn any regular, store-bought ham into a tasty dish in a matter of minutes; your fully cooked ham will be ready for the dinner table in just an hour. The relatively short cooking time is convenient for busy moms that are juggling several things at once.
If you haven’t figured it out already, I love this recipe! The simple ingredients listed above are easy to find and create the perfect balance of sweet and savory once combined. The sweet aroma of this delicious ham baking in the oven will surely fill your kitchen and set the stage for a memorable holiday meal. Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner will never be the same again. Feel free to make this dish the centerpiece of your holiday table.
Store any leftover ham in an airtight container or plastic wrap and stash it away in the fridge.
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