Description
Tender ham cubes caramelized with sweet pineapple chunks in a buttery brown sugar glaze. A perfect balance of savory and sweet, this dish is great for holidays, potlucks, or an easy family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 cups cooked ham, cut into cubes
- 2 cups pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup pineapple juice (from the can or fresh)
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard (optional, for tang)
- ½ tsp cinnamon (optional, for warmth)
- Pinch of salt & black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together brown sugar, pineapple juice, melted butter, mustard, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
- Add ham cubes and pineapple chunks to the baking dish. Pour glaze over the top and toss to coat evenly.
- Bake uncovered for 30–40 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the ham is caramelized and sticky. Broil for 2–3 minutes at the end for extra golden edges.
- Serve hot as a main dish with rice, roasted vegetables, or dinner rolls.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a dash of cayenne pepper to the glaze.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg