Black Folks Crushed Pineapple Glazed Ham

A soul food holiday showstopper, my Black folks’ crushed pineapple-glazed ham is tender, juicy, and crowned with a glossy, caramelized pineapple glaze. Sweet, savory, and rich with Southern heritage, it’s the kind of centerpiece that brings everyone back for seconds. Easy enough for any cook, yet worthy of every celebration!

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Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 1 30

Total Time: 1 40

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Soul Food, Southern Food

Servings:

Calories: 397kcal

Author: Shaunda Necole • The Soul Food Pot®

Equipment

9x13 roasting pan

Ingredients

6 pound ham pre-cooked, pre-spiraled 4-6 pound ham
1 cup pineapple juice
½ cup crushed pineapple fresh pineapple or canned pineapple
3 cups light brown sugar
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
3 tablespoons cornstarch

Instructions

Start by placing the ham in a roasting pan and set it aside. Then, preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
Prepare the ham's glaze by whisking together pineapple juice, crushed pineapple, brown sugar, cinnamon, cloves, vanilla extract, and cornstarch in a bowl.
Using half of the glaze, gently separate the spiraled slices of the ham. Then, use a large serving spoon to pour the pineapple glaze over the ham and in between the slices.
Bake the ham in the preheated oven for one hour.
After one hour, remove the ham from the oven and pour the remaining half of the glaze over it. Bake for an additional 30 minutes.
For an optional finishing touch, garnish the completed ham like a festive centerpiece. Surround it with a medley of seasonal fruits, such as quartered pomegranates, figs, clementines, oranges, cranberries, and crisp apples, to create a beautiful Southern charm platter!

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