Maple-Glazed Ham with Clove-Studded Pineapple

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A holiday ham glazed with sweet maple syrup and adorned with aromatic cloves and pineapple slices for a festive touch. This American-inspired holiday recipe, ready in about 110 minutes, pairs bone-in smoked ham, whole cloves, pineapple rings for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 8, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 90 min Serves 8 American cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 325°F. Score the surface of the 5 lbs bone-in smoked ham in a diamond pattern about 1/4 inch deep. Stud each diamond with whole cloves, spacing evenly to cover the ham.
  2. Step 2: Arrange the 8 pineapple rings on top of the ham, securing with toothpicks if needed. Place the ham in a roasting pan.
  3. Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup pure maple syrup, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, and 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon until smooth.
  4. Step 4: Brush half of the maple glaze over the ham and pineapple. Roast the ham for 1 hour 30 minutes, basting every 20 minutes with remaining glaze, until heated through and caramelized.
  5. Step 5: Let the ham rest for 15 minutes before slicing. Serve with the clove-studded pineapple slices for a sweet and aromatic holiday centerpiece.

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