Introduction:
This year, let your holiday table shine with a tantalizing Honey Baked Ham with Pineapple Brown Sugar Glaze brought to you by Whole Foods – your premier destination for all things holiday. Elevate your festivities with this delightful ham recipe that promises to steal the spotlight.
Ingredients:
– 1 4 lb Whole Foods Market Cooked Spiral Ham
– 1 cup apple juice
– 1/2 cup brown sugar
– 1/4 cup Whole Foods Market Organic Honey
– 1 can of pineapples plus juice (reserve some slices for garnish if desired)
– 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves or allspice
-4 sprigs fresh rosemary
Instructions:
1. **Preheat**
– Preheat your oven to 375°F
– To a baking dish, add the ham and pour apple juice on the bottom of the pan. Add fresh rosemary and tightly cover the pan with foil and bake according to package instructions until ham is heated through, about 1 hour
2. **Create Glaze:**
– In a small pot on medium heat, combine crushed pineapple and juice, brown sugar, honey, rosemary sprig and ground allspice. Stir until all ingredients are well incorporated and glaze has thickened a bit.
3. **Apply Glaze:**
– Uncover ham and generously pour the glaze over the entire surface of the spiral ham, ensuring it seeps into the scored areas. Increase heat to 425 degrees and continue to bake until ham is sticky and golden brown to your liking, reserve some glaze to serve with the ham once complete
4. **Pineapple Garnish:**
– Decorate the ham by placing pineapple slices over the glazed surface, securing them with toothpicks if necessary.
Serving Suggestions for Honey Baked Ham with Pineapple Brown Sugar Glaze:
Pair this delightful Spiral Ham with your favorite holiday sides, such as roasted root vegetables, mashed sweet potatoes, or a crisp green salad. Utilize Whole Foods’ premium ingredients to ensure a feast that delights the senses.
Honey Baked Ham with Pineapple Brown Sugar Glaze
Ingredients
- 1 4 lb Whole Foods Market Cooked Spiral Ham
- 1 cup apple juice
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup Whole Foods Market Organic Honey
- 1 can of pineapple slices with juice reserve some slices for garnish if desired
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves or allspice
- 4 sprigs fresh rosemary
Instructions
- 1. **Preheat**
- – Preheat your oven to 375°F
- – To a baking dish, add the ham and pour apple juice on the bottom of the pan. Add fresh rosemary and tightly cover the pan with foil and bake according to package instructions until ham is heated through, about 1 hour and 20 minutes for a 4 pound ham or 20 minutes per pound
- 2. **Create Glaze:**
- – In a small pot on medium heat, combine crushed pineapple and juice, brown sugar, honey and ground allspice. Stir until all ingredients are well incorporated and glaze has thickened.
- 3. **Apply Glaze:**
- – Uncover ham and generously brush the glaze over the entire surface of the spiral ham, ensuring it seeps into the scored areas. Increase heat to 425 degrees and continue to bake until ham is sticky and golden brown to your liking, this might require a broil for a minute or 2 at the end
- 4. **Pineapple Garnish:**
- – Decorate the ham by placing pineapple slices over the glazed surface, securing them with toothpicks if necessary.
Notes
Conclusion:
With this irresistible ham recipe from Whole Foods, your holiday celebration is bound to be a culinary triumph. Head to your nearest Whole Foods Market for top-quality ingredients and make this season extraordinary. Here’s to sweet celebrations, joyous feasts, and the magic of the holidays!
