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A tropical-inspired ham bake with juicy diced ham, caramelized brown sugar glaze, and sweet pineapple bursts. Perfect for holidays or quick meals.
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Course: Main
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 600 g cooked ham, diced ½ inch
  • 570 g pineapple chunks, drained
  • 60 ml reserved pineapple juice, simmered
  • 110 g brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 0.25 tsp ground cloves
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • to taste freshly cracked black pepper
  • to taste fresh thyme for garnish
  • to taste flaky sea salt

Equipment

  • Baking Pan
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • paper towels

Method
 

  1. Drain pineapple and press dry between paper towels. Simmer reserved juice for 3 minutes. Whisk in cornstarch with cold juice to make smooth glaze.
  2. Mix brown sugar with hot juice until dissolved. Stir in mustard, remove from heat, then add soy sauce. Chill glaze 3 minutes to thicken.
  3. Arrange ham and pineapple in pan, avoiding crowding. Toss gently with glaze to coat evenly.
  4. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes until edges are golden. Tent with foil if browning too fast.
  5. Rest baked ham for 5 minutes. Garnish with thyme, black pepper, and flaky sea salt before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 950mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure pineapple juice is reduced and pressed to avoid watery glaze. Rest baked ham for best texture.

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