Brown Sugar Pineapple Ham Bake

Juicy ham baked with pineapple chunks and a sweet brown sugar glaze the perfect balance of tangy, savory, and caramelized flavor.

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 35 minutes
Total time: 50 minutes
Yield: 4–6 servings

Ingredients

600 grams cooked ham, diced 1 can (570 grams) pineapple chunks, drained, reserve 60 ml juice 110 grams brown sugar 2 tablespoons Dijon or yellow mustard 1 tablespoon soy sauce 60 ml reserved pineapple juice 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves (optional) Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Set to 190°C and grease baking dish.
Make the Glaze: Whisk brown sugar, mustard, soy sauce, juice, and cloves.
Layer Ingredients: Add diced ham and pineapple evenly in dish.
Coat Everything: Pour glaze over and toss to coat.
Bake: 30–35 minutes uncovered, until golden and caramelized.
Serve: Hot with rice or vegetables.

Notes

Avoid overcrowding the baking dish for better caramelization. Use diced, cooked ham for even texture.

Nutrition

Calories: 310
Fat: 12g
Saturated fat: 4g
Sugar: 26g
Sodium: 580mg
Protein: 20g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 1g