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This pineapple honey glazed ham is a holiday ham scaled down for a small table. A 2–3 pound boneless ham is baked with a glaze of pineapple juice, honey, brown sugar and warm spices until the outside is sticky and caramelized.
A small boneless ham costs less than a full-size one and leaves just enough for a few days of leftovers. Since the ham is already cooked when you buy it, the oven is only heating it through and setting the glaze.
It needs about 10 minutes of prep and no special equipment.
Ingredients and Swaps
- Ham: A fully cooked boneless ham, 2–3 pounds. These are often labeled petite, quarter or mini hams. A larger ham works with more time. Allow about 15–20 minutes per pound.
- Pineapple juice: From a can or carton. The juice from a can of pineapple rings works, and you can use the rings on the ham.
- Honey: Maple syrup is a good swap.
- Brown sugar: Helps the glaze caramelize.
- Spices: Cinnamon and cloves. A teaspoon of Dijon mustard adds a nice tang.
Tips for a Juicy Glazed Ham
- Score the top. Shallow cuts in a diamond pattern give the glaze somewhere to settle.
- Baste often. Spooning the glaze over every 15 minutes builds up a sticky coating.
- Cover if it darkens. If the glaze browns too fast, tent the ham loosely with foil.
- Heat to 140°F. That’s the target for reheating a fully cooked ham. Going much past it dries the meat out.
- Rest before slicing. Ten minutes lets the juices settle.
Prices are from Walmart’s and ALDI’s websites for stores in Columbus, Ohio, checked in October 2026. Ohio’s grocery prices are within about 1% of the national average, so you may pay more or less depending on where you live, and prices change often. Here’s how we price our recipes.
Cost: Ingredients – $16.38 from Walmart, $16.39 from ALDI · Per Serving – $4.10
Pineapple-Honey Glazed Ham
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place the ham in a baking dish and score the top lightly in a diamond pattern.
- In a bowl, mix the pineapple juice, brown sugar, honey, cinnamon and cloves.
- Pour half of the glaze over the ham.
- Bake for 45 minutes, basting every 15 minutes with the remaining glaze and the juices in the dish, until the ham reaches 140°F in the center.
- For a more caramelized top, broil for 2–3 minutes, watching closely.
- Rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Spoon the pan juices over the slices.
Notes
- Add 1 teaspoon of orange zest to the glaze for a citrus note.
- Maple syrup can replace the honey.
- Press pineapple rings onto the ham before baking for a retro look.
What to Serve with Ham
Scalloped Potatoes, Roasted Potatoes and Carrots, Creamed Spinach and Soft Dinner Rolls. For full menus, see Christmas Dinner for 4 and Easter Dinner on a Budget.
Storage & Reheating
- Store: Refrigerate up to 4 days.
- Reheat: Warm slices in foil at 300°F (150°C) with a spoonful of glaze.
- Freeze: Slice or dice the leftover ham and pack it in meal-size portions of 1½ to 2 cups, so you only thaw what you need and nothing goes to waste.
- Vacuum-seal: A vacuum sealer is the best way to freeze those portions. Pulling out the air protects the ham from freezer burn, so it keeps its flavor and texture far longer than it does in a regular bag.
- Freezer bags: No vacuum sealer? Use quart-size freezer bags, press out as much air as you can and use the ham within 2 months for the best quality.
- Thaw: Label each pack with the date and thaw it overnight in the fridge.
- Use it up: See our 7 leftover ham recipes for sliders, fried rice, soup, pasta and more.
Glazed Ham Questions
How much ham do I need per person?
Plan on about ⅓ to ½ pound of boneless ham per person. A 2–3 pound ham serves four with leftovers.
Can I make it in a slow cooker?
Yes. Place the ham in the slow cooker, pour the glaze over it and cook on low for 3–4 hours, basting once or twice.
Can I use a spiral-sliced ham?
Yes. Spiral hams dry out faster, so cover with foil for most of the baking time and uncover for the last 15 minutes to set the glaze.
