Nothing says Easter quite like a beautifully glazed baked ham adorned with juicy pineapple slices. Growing up, our Easter table always featured this beloved centerpiece, alongside an adorable bunny-shaped cake that brought smiles to every face. The sweet and savory aroma wafting through the house as the ham baked signaled the comforting joy of family traditions.
What you need to make this Easter Pineapple and Brown Sugar Ham
We eagerly anticipated the wonderful leftovers nearly as much as the feast itself. Thick slices of cold ham made mouthwatering sandwiches for lunch, and breakfast the next morning was never complete without crispy fried ham slices paired with sunny-side-up eggs. It’s these delicious memories that keep family traditions alive, bringing comfort and joy year after year.
Start by preheating the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Remove the packaging from the pre-cooked ham and place it in an oven safe casserole dish or roastin pan.
5 pound fully cooked bone-in spiral cut ham
Open the can of pineapple slices and place the slices between the slices of ham. Then pour the juice from the can over the ham.
1 can pineapple rings
Rub the brown sugar evenly over the pineapple slices and ham. You can adjust the amount of brown sugar based on your sweetness preference.
1 cup brown sugar
Cover the ham with aluminum foil and let it cook for about 1.5 hours in the oven. The cooking time may vary depending on the size of the ham. You want the ham to heat through and the flavors to meld.
Ever 30 minutes, check and baste the ham with the juices that collect in the dish to ensure it stays moist and flavorful.
Slice the ham and serve it with the pineapple slices.
Notes
Since the ham is already cooked, the goal is to heat it through and infuse it with the flavors of pineapple and brown sugar.
Remember that cooking times may vary based on the specifics of your slow cooker and the ham’s size, so adjust accordingly.
That’s it, nothing complicated, just pure deliciousness!
