Brown Sugar Pineapple Ham Glaze

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Want to make your ham a little more delicious? This quick Brown Sugar Pineapple Ham Glaze is just what you need!

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Basics

Cuisine: American

Servings: cups

Calories: 780kcal

Start by gathering all your ingredients and a medium mixing bowl.
Measure out the brown sugar and place it in the bowl.
1 Cup Brown Sugar
Add the pineapple juice, melted butter, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and ground cloves to the bowl.
½ Cup Pineapple Juice, ½ Cup Salted Butter, ¼ Cup Dijon Mustard, ½ Teaspoon Minced Garlic, ½ Teaspoon Ground Cloves
Using a whisk, blend all the ingredients together until they're fully combined. Don't worry if the mixture looks a bit grainy at this point - that's normal.
When your ham is about 15-30 minutes away from being done, use a basting brush to coat the entire ham with the glaze generously.
Continue cooking the ham for the remaining time, allowing the heat to melt the glaze and create a beautiful, sticky coating.
If desired, you can drizzle any remaining glaze over the ham as soon as it comes out of the oven or serve it on the side for people to add more to their liking.

Use mixed pineapple juice, not 100% pure pineapple juice, to avoid enzyme issues that could affect the texture of your ham.
Don't be afraid to get the glaze into every nook and cranny of your ham, especially if it's spiral-cut.
The glaze may look grainy at first, but the heat from the ham will melt it perfectly.
If using unsalted butter, consider adding a pinch of salt to the glaze to enhance the flavors.
You can brush on another layer of glaze right after the ham comes out of the oven for an extra glossy finish.