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Easy Christmas Ham Recipe With Pineapple

Easy Christmas Ham Recipe With Crushed Pineapple

My easy Christmas ham with pineapple is tender, juicy, and glazed in a sweet-savory blend that feels both nostalgic and effortless, but tastes like it took all day to make! Made with a pre-cooked ham and a simple pineapple glaze, it’s the perfect no-stress holiday centerpiece that delivers big Southern flavor with minimal prep.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Pressure Release Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Soul Food, Southern Food
Servings: 24
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 canned pineapple or freshly crushed
  • 3 cups light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 4-6 sprigs fresh rosemary

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, take the ham out of the oven and pour the remaining half of the glaze over it. Place fresh rosemary sprigs on top and around the sides of the ham. 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, fresh rosemary, and crisp apples, to create a beautiful Southern charm platter!

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Nutrition

Calories: 397kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 1354mg | Potassium: 385mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg

❤️ Why trust this recipe?

Created + tested by Shaunda Necole, creator of The Soul Food Pot® (real cook, real kitchen). Rooted in African American culinary traditions, with modern shortcuts that don’t sacrifice flavor or legacy. No AI-generated instructions — measurements, timing, and techniques are written, cooked, and verified by Shaunda. Make-it-your-way guidance included, so you can cook confidently with the tools you have.

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