Pineapple Ham Glaze Recipe

5 from 1 vote

My Pineapple Ham Glaze is ready in just 10 minutes and only uses a few simple ingredients! It adds the perfect balance of sweet to a savory ham!

Prep Time2

Cook Time8

Total Time10

Course: Sauce

Cuisine: American

Keyword: ham pineapple glaze, pineapple glaze, pineapple ham glaze, pineapple ham glaze recipe

Servings: and a half cups or so

Calories: 731kcal

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Add freshly chopped pineapple and pineapple juice in a large skillet over medium heat. Mix together well.
1 cup fresh pineapple, 1 cup pineapple juice
Sprinkle in brown sugar, cinnamon, and cloves. Mix together well and continue cooking until your glaze begins to lightly boil.
½ teaspoon cinnamon powder, ½ cup light brown sugar, 4 cloves
Once the glaze is at a light boil, turn the heat low. Cook for another 10 minutes, or until the glaze has thickened.
Add in butter to finish off the glaze, and mix well until fully melted.
1 Tablespoon butter
Use pineapple ham glaze immediately or store it in the refrigerator.

Make-Ahead Ham Glaze: I love preparing ham glaze ahead of time, and it's so easy to do! It lasts in the fridge for up to 2 weeks! Be sure to reheat leftover glaze on the stovetop in a small saucepan (depending on how much you are reheating) or microwave for 2-3 minutes before using, and stir.

If you have any leftover pineapple sauce for ham, don't throw it out! Brush any remaining glaze over leftover ham slices to make it as delicious as the night before.

For the best results, I recommend using fresh pineapple juice. You can also use orange juice in place of pineapple juice if you like.

You can use dark brown sugar instead of light brown sugar if you like, but the molasses flavor of the sugar will be stronger if you do.

This glaze works for boneless ham, bone-in ham, spiral ham, and ham leftovers. It is so good when brushed on slices for ham sandwiches or when lightly mixed with diced ham for casseroles. I recommend making a little extra to have for later!