Brown Sugar Pineapple Ham

This easy 3 Ingredient Brown Sugar Pineapple Ham is sweet, savory, and incredibly simple to make. A perfect centerpiece for holiday dinners and family gatherings.

Serve it with my popular side dishes like Paula Deen’s green bean casserole, Ruth’s Chris sweet potato casserole or Cracker Barrel cheesy hashbrown casserole!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe


  • Only 3 simple ingredients for an easy, stress-free holiday ham.
  • Sweet brown sugar and pineapple create the perfect sweet and savory glaze.
  • A crowd-pleasing centerpiece for Easter, Christmas, or family gatherings.

Ingredients You’ll Love

Ingredients for Brown sugar pineapple ham.
  • 1 bone-in spiral ham (pre-cooked)
  • 1 can pineapple slices (with juice)
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar

Step By Step Instructions

Step by step images for how to make brown sugar pineapple ham.

STEP ONE – Start by preheating the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

STEP TWO – Remove the packaging from the pre-cooked ham and place it in a oven safe casserole dish.

STEP THREE – Open the can of pineapple slices and place the slices between the slices of ham. Then pour the juice from the can over it.

STEP FOUR – Rub the brown sugar evenly over the pineapple slices and ham. You can adjust the amount of brown sugar based on your sweetness preference.

STEP FIVE – Cover the ham 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 the ham to heat through and the flavors to meld.

STEP SIX – Check the ham periodically. You can baste it with the juices that collect in the dish to ensure it stays moist and flavorful.

STEP SEVEN – Slice the ham and serve it with the pineapple slices.

Brown sugar pineapple ham on a wooden board.

Storage Instructions

Store by wrapping up with plastic wrap and foil or using an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days.

You can freeze the ham using a freezer-safe container for 1 to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.

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Brown sugar pineapple ham on a wooden board.

Brown Sugar Pineapple Ham


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  • Author: Sandra Flegg
  • Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings

Description

This easy 3 Ingredient Brown Sugar Pineapple Ham is sweet, savory, and incredibly simple to make. A perfect centerpiece for holiday dinners and family gatherings.


Ingredients

1 bone-in spiral ham (pre-cooked)

1 can pineapple slices (with juice)

1/4 cup brown sugar


Instructions

  1. Start by preheating the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Remove the packaging from the pre-cooked ham and place it in a oven safe casserole dish.
  3. Open the can of pineapple slices and place the slices between the slices of ham. Then pour the juice from the can over it.
  4. Rub the brown sugar evenly over the pineapple slices and ham. You can adjust the amount of brown sugar based on your sweetness preference.
  5. Cover the ham 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 the ham to heat through and the flavors to meld.
  6. Check the ham periodically. You can baste it with the juices that collect in the dish to ensure it stays moist and flavorful.
  7. If your ham came with a glaze package, you could mix this with a few tablespoons of the pineapple juice, mix it and glaze the ham with it.
  8. Slice the ham and serve it with the pineapple slices.

Notes

Storage instructions: 

Store by wrapping up with plastic wrap and foil or using an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days.

You can freeze the ham using a freezer-safe container for 1 to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 90 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Oven Baked
  • Cuisine: American

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