A delightful twist on a classic baked ham, featuring a honey glaze and a spiced pineapple sauce for a perfect balance of sweet and savory.
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
Preheating ensures even cooking from the start.
Score the surface of the ham in a diamond pattern.
Scoring allows the glaze to penetrate the ham for more flavor.
Place the ham in a baking dish and cover loosely with foil.
Covering with foil prevents the ham from drying out.
Bake the ham for 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Basting the ham every 30 minutes keeps it moist and flavorful.
In a saucepan, combine honey, Dijon mustard, cranberry jelly, cinnamon, and allspice. Heat over low heat until smooth.
Stir constantly to prevent the glaze from burning.
Brush the glaze generously over the ham and return to the oven for an additional 30 minutes, basting every 10 minutes.
Frequent basting builds up a flavorful crust on the ham.
While the ham finishes baking, cut the pineapple into slices and grill them lightly for garnish.
Grilled pineapple adds a caramelized sweetness to the dish.
Remove the ham from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Resting allows the juices to redistribute, making the ham juicier.
Serve the ham with the remaining glaze and grilled pineapple slices.
Arrange the ham slices and pineapple decoratively for a stunning presentation.