Add Preferred SourceThere's something about glazed ham that takes me straight back to Sunday dinners at my grandmother's table. She'd pull that beautiful dish out of the oven, all glossy and golden, and the whole house would smell like brown sugar and pineapple. These individual ham slices give you all that same flavor without having to wrestle a whole ham into your oven.
These Glazed Ham Slices are great because they feel special enough for Easter or Christmas dinner but are easy enough for a regular weeknight when you want something special. The glaze is sweet, tangy, and just a little spicy from the Dijon and cloves. Each slice gets its own pineapple ring and cherry, which makes plating a breeze.
A Favorite for Entertaining
This recipe is pure Southern comfort at its finest. Down here, we know how to make something simple taste special, and glazed ham with pineapple is one of those dishes that shows up at church potlucks, Easter dinners, and Sunday tables all across the South. When that glaze starts bubbling and those cherries shine, everyone gathers around. It's not fussy, but it's always a hit.
Ingredients
How to Make Glazed Ham Slices
Get your oven going at 350°F. Grab your shallow baking dish (I use a 9×13, which is perfect for this) and lay out the ham slices. Top each one with a pineapple ring and tuck a cherry into the center. If they overlap a bit, that's fine.
In a bowl, whisk together the pineapple juice, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, vinegar, melted butter, pepper, and cloves until smooth.
Use your pastry brush to paint the glaze all over the ham, getting it into every corner and over the pineapple. Don't be shy with it.
Drape a piece of foil loosely over the top and bake for 20 minutes. Then pull off the foil, brush on more glaze, and bake uncovered for another 10 to 15 minutes. I like to baste it one more time halfway through. You're looking for the glaze to get shiny and thick, with the edges just starting to caramelize.
Serving Suggestions
These Glazed Ham Slices are delicious on their own, but they really shine when you pair them with a few classic sides. I love serving them alongside creamy Southern Mash for a comforting, stick-to-your-ribs kind of meal. The smooth potatoes balance out the sweetness of the glaze beautifully. Add a helping of Slow Cooker Southern Green Beans for a traditional touch that brings everything together, and if you're looking for something sweet to finish the meal, a slice of Bourbon Pecan Pie is just the thing.
Storage Tips
Leftovers keep well in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days. Reheat individual slices in the microwave with a splash of water to keep them moist. You can also freeze the baked ham slices for up to two months. Just thaw overnight in the fridge and warm gently before serving.
Glazed Ham Slices
Ingredients
- 2 pounds cooked ham cut into ¼-inch slices
- 2 cans pineapple rings juice reserved
- 10-12 maraschino cherries patted dry
For the glaze:
- ¼ cup pineapple juice
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- pinch of ground cloves
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Arrange the ham slices in a shallow baking dish. Top each slice with a pineapple ring and a cherry.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the pineapple juice, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, melted butter, black pepper, and ground cloves until smooth.
- Brush the glaze generously over the ham slices, making sure to coat the edges and get between the layers.
- Cover the dish loosely with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Uncover the dish and bake for another 10-15 minutes, basting once or twice, until the glaze is glossy and the edges are caramelized.
Notes
- You can substitute honey for brown sugar if you prefer a different sweetness.
- For extra caramelization, broil for the last 2-3 minutes, watching closely to avoid burning.
Nutrition
A Note on Nutritional Information
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