Pineapple Glaze for Ham
A simple pineapple brown sugar glaze made with crushed pineapple, dark brown sugar, mustard, and lemon juice. Brush it over baked ham during the last 30 minutes for a sweet, glossy finish.
Servings 8 servings
Calories 110kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup dark brown sugar packed
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 8.5 oz can crushed pineapple in juice
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon prepared mustard
Instructions
- Add the crushed pineapple with juice to a small saucepan.
- Stir in the brown sugar, cornstarch, salt, lemon juice, and mustard.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the sugar dissolves and the glaze thickens.
- Remove from the heat and let cool slightly.
- During the last 30 minutes of baking, brush the glaze generously over the ham.
- Return the ham to the oven and brush with additional glaze every 10 minutes, if desired.
- Continue baking until the ham is heated through and the glaze is glossy and caramelized.
Notes
- Use the pineapple juice from the can; do not drain it.
- Add the glaze near the end of baking so the sugar does not burn.
- If the glaze becomes too thick, stir in a small splash of pineapple juice or water.
- You can also use this glaze on pork chops or chicken. For a smoother glaze, blend or strain it after cooking.
Nutrition
Calories: 110kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05g | Sodium: 101mg | Potassium: 43mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 0.2mg
