Easy Brown Sugar Pineapple Ham in Oven

This Easy Brown Sugar Pineapple Ham in Oven brings tender ham, caramelized brown sugar, and tangy pineapple together for a perfect holiday dinner. Our recipe is a stress-free way to wow your guests with a mouthwatering, flavor-packed centerpiece that’s sure to be a hit!

Cooking for the holidays doesn’t have to be stressful when you use easy main dish recipes like this spiral ham recipe that comes out of the oven looking like you spent hours making it. This simple recipe delivers big flavor with minimal effort, making it the perfect choice for busy holiday cooks.

This easy baked ham with pineapple rings is requested often for Christmas and Easter and because the recipe is simple and takes less than two hours to bake, I love making it for my family. The presentation is show-stopping and I love how the sugar caramelizes in the oven. I think I may love this version just a little more than I do my slow cooker spiral ham recipe. Sometimes I will make one in the slow cooker while one is in the oven just to freeze the leftovers, especially the ham bones for this slow cooker ham and white bean soup. This Ham and Broccoli Casserole is a given to make after the holidays.

Easy Brown Sugar Pineapple Ham in Oven

This recipe is simple to prepare using a bone-in spiral ham, canned pineapple rings, and brown sugar. The rings are nestled between the slices of meat, sprinkled with the sugar, and baked till it’s golden brown and the sugar has caramelized.

Baking the roast in the oven gives it that slow, even cook that keeps it juicy and tender. The steady heat brings out all the flavors, while the oven’s dry warmth creates a perfectly caramelized glaze on the outside.

Timesaving Tips and Variations

• The ham is cooked already, so the goal is to warm it through and infuse it with all that flavor.
• You can stud the cut of meat with whole cloves, it adds a warm, spicy, and slightly sweet flavor.
• Line your baking dish with foil for an easier cleanup. It’ll catch the glaze and save you time scrubbing sticky bits off the pan.
• Try this glaze: combine Dijon mustard with brown sugar and the pineapple juice for a tangy-sweet glaze that’s perfect for those who love a bit of zing.

Remember, the key to this delicious recipe is to not overcook it or it will be dry.

What to Serve with Spiral Ham

The side dishes you can serve with this recipe are endless, but you can’t go wrong with creamy garlic mashed potatoes, slow cooker cheesy green bean casserole, and these rosemary skillet dinner rolls. We love serving Brussels sprout salad with maple dressing with dinner and ending the meal with this Pumpkin Cream Cheese dessert. These options complement the ham’s rich flavor and create a well-rounded holiday meal.

Leftover Ham Ideas

If you have any meat remaining after your meal, try some of these delicious recipes:

• Slow Cooker Creamy Potato and Ham Soup
• Crock Pot Ham Egg Breakfast Casserole
• Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole

With so many ways to use it, you’ll be looking forward to those leftovers as much as the main meal!

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Equipment Needed for Baking a Ham in the Oven

With these basic kitchen items, you’ll be ready to make this recipe.

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• large baking dish or roasting pan
• aluminum foil
• measuring cup

I also love this Circulon roasting pan with a rack. I remove the rack for this recipe but use it when I make my herb and butter roasted turkey.

Ingredients

Around the holidays, the spiral cut are easily found and often on sale at the grocery store.

• bone-in spiral ham (pre-cooked)
• canned pineapple slices (in 100% juice)
• light brown sugar

This simple recipe is a total game-changer for your holiday dinner. It’s sweet, savory, and so simple to make, even a newbie cook can pull it off.

How to Cook a Ham with Pineapple and Brown Sugar

Start by preheating the oven to 350 degrees. Remove the packaging from the meat and place it in an oven-safe casserole dish. Open the can of pineapple slices and place the slices between the slices. Pour the juice from the can over it. Rub the brown sugar evenly over the fruit slices and roast. You can adjust the amount of sugar based on your sweetness preference.

Cover the 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 to heat it through and the flavors to meld. Check periodically to see if it’s done. You can baste it with the juices that collect in the dish to ensure it stays moist and flavorful.

When it’s finished, slice and serve it alongside the fruit slices for a perfect finish. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Leftovers would be delicious to add to this Brunch Charcuterie Board or to fry up and serve with Cinnamon French Toast.

Print the recipe now to have it on hand for your next big feast, or save it for later—you’ll be making this one again and again!

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