Maple-Pineapple Glazed Ham

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A classic Easter centerpiece with sweet-tart glaze and juicy ham, baked until caramelized perfection. This American-inspired Easter recipe, ready in about 165 minutes, pairs Bone-in ham, Maple syrup, Pineapple for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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: 15 min Cook: 150 min Serves 8 American cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Place 5 lb bone-in ham on a rack in roasting pan, cut side down.
  2. Step 2: In small bowl, whisk 1/2 cup maple syrup, 1/4 cup brown sugar, and 2 tbsp Dijon mustard until smooth.
  3. Step 3: Score ham skin in diamond pattern, then insert 10 whole cloves into cuts.
  4. Step 4: Brush glaze over ham, arranging 1 cup diced pineapple around ham.
  5. Step 5: Bake 2-2.5 hours, basting with pan juices every 30 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 140°F (60°C).
  6. Step 6: Rest 15 minutes before slicing to let juices settle.

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