Cherry Pineapple Holiday Ham Glaze Recipe

Impress your guests with this quick and easy Cherry Pineapple Holiday Ham Glaze! Perfect for busy holiday cooks, this simple glaze takes just 10 minutes to make and adds a burst of sweet and tart flavor to your holiday ham. The vibrant color and delicious combination of cherry and pineapple will elevate your ham to a show-stopping centerpiece.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 743.2 kcal
Protein 6g
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Ingredients for Cherry Pineapple Holiday Ham Glaze

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How to Make Cherry Pineapple Holiday Ham Glaze

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine 1/2 cup pineapple juice, 1/4 cup cherry juice, and 1/4 cup ham drippings.
  2. Bring to a medium-high heat and stir in 1/2 cup packed brown sugar until completely dissolved.
  3. Continue stirring occasionally until the mixture begins to bubble and slightly thicken.
  4. Add 1/2 cup pineapple slices and 1/2 cup maraschino cherries, stirring gently to combine.
  5. Continue to cook and stir over medium-high heat until the glaze reaches a syrupy consistency (about 2-3 minutes).
  6. Pour the hot glaze generously over your cooked ham. Garnish with additional pineapple slices and cherries.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

672g

Fat

0g

Carbs

64g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Cherry Pineapple Holiday Ham Glaze?

Cherry Pineapple Holiday Ham Glaze takes about 15 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 10 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Cherry Pineapple Holiday Ham Glaze?

Cherry Pineapple Holiday Ham Glaze has approximately 743.2 calories per serving, with about 6 g protein, 64 g carbohydrates and 1 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Cherry Pineapple Holiday Ham Glaze?

The key ingredients for Cherry Pineapple Holiday Ham Glaze are Pineapple, Maraschino Cherries, Brown Sugar, Ham Drippings. See the full list with measurements above.

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