Best 8 Pineapple Sauce For Ham Recipes

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# Pineapple Sauce for Ham: A Sweet and Tangy Twist to Your Holiday Feast

Pineapple sauce is a delicious and versatile condiment that can elevate any ham dish to the next level. Its sweet and tangy flavor pairs perfectly with the salty and smoky flavors of ham, creating a harmonious balance of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This article provides three unique pineapple sauce recipes that are easy to make and guaranteed to impress your family and guests this holiday season.

The **first recipe** is a **classic pineapple sauce** made with fresh or canned pineapple, brown sugar, vinegar, and spices. This simple yet flavorful sauce is a perfect accompaniment to both baked and roasted ham.

The **second recipe** is a **tropical pineapple sauce** that incorporates coconut milk, mango, and lime for a vibrant and exotic flavor profile. This sauce pairs exceptionally well with grilled or smoked ham.

The **third recipe** is a **spicy pineapple sauce** that adds a touch of heat to your holiday meal. Made with fresh pineapple, habanero peppers, and ginger, this sauce is sure to leave a lasting impression on your taste buds.

Whether you prefer a classic, tropical, or spicy flavor profile, these pineapple sauce recipes have something to offer everyone. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary journey that will make your holiday feast unforgettable!

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

HAM WITH PINEAPPLE SAUCE



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Drizzled with a slightly sweet pineapple sauce, these ham steaks are a delicious, speedy standby for busy nights. It's become a family favorite that I enjoy serving.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 slices fully cooked ham (1/2 inch thick)
2 tablespoons butter
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained
1/2 cup raisins
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
Dash ground cloves

Steps:

  • In a skillet, saute ham slices in butter until warmed. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine all of the remaining ingredients; simmer for 3 minutes. Serve over ham.

Nutrition Facts :

HAM WITH PINEAPPLE SAUCE



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Make and share this Ham With Pineapple Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Ham

Time 2h30m

Yield 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 lbs boneless ham (fully cooked)
3/4 cup water, divided
1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
4 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce
4 1/2 teaspoons ketchup
1 1/2 teaspoons ground mustard
1 1/2 cups crushed pineapple, undrained
2 tablespoons cornstarch, plus
1 teaspoon cornstarch

Steps:

  • Place ham on a rack in a shallow roasting pan.
  • Bake at 325°F for 1 1/4 to 2 hours or until a meat thermometer reads 140°F and ham is heated through.
  • Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine 1/4 cup water, brown sugar, soy sauce, ketchup, mustard, and pineapple.
  • Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Combine cornstarch and remaining water until smooth; stir into pineapple sauce.
  • Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
  • Serve with the ham.

HAM SLICE WITH PINEAPPLE-ORANGE SAUCE



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A juicy ham slice is just as tasty as a whole ham, and it's easier and faster to prepare. Plus, topped with golden pineapple sauce, this dish is so elegant on the table.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 fully cooked ham slice (about 1 inch thick and 2 pounds)
1 tablespoon butter
1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened sliced pineapple
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
Dash ground ginger
1/3 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, brown ham in butter. Place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set juice aside. Place pineapple over ham; set aside. , In a saucepan, combine the brown sugar, cornstarch, ginger, orange juice, vinegar and reserved pineapple juice. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Pour over ham and pineapple. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until ham is heated through.

Nutrition Facts :

HAM WITH SWEET PINEAPPLE SAUCE



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My mom always finds ways to make good foods taste even more special. A great example is this ham served with a sweet pineapple sauce. A simple mixture of basic ingredients results in a mouthwatering main dish. -Debra Falkiner, St. Charles, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h45m

Yield 16 servings (3 cups sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 boneless fully cooked ham (4 to 6 pounds)
3/4 cup water, divided
1 cup packed brown sugar
4-1/2 teaspoons soy sauce
4-1/2 teaspoons ketchup
1-1/2 teaspoons ground mustard
1-1/2 cups undrained crushed pineapple
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon cornstarch

Steps:

  • Place ham on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Bake at 325° for 1-1/4 to 2 hours or until a thermometer reads 140° and ham is heated through. , Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine 1/4 cup water, brown sugar, soy sauce, ketchup, mustard and pineapple. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Combine cornstarch and remaining water until smooth; stir into pineapple sauce. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with the ham.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 1285mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 21g protein.

SWEET PINEAPPLE GLAZE FOR HAM



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No matter when we are serving ham or even going to a family members house, this sauce is requested. It is so delicious! It is so incredibly simple, I feel bad getting praised!

Provided by Stephanie Wentzlaff

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Ham Glaze Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 (14 ounce) cans pineapple tidbits, undrained
½ cup brown sugar
¼ teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • Pour 1/2 cup pineapple juice from one of the cans into a bowl; reserve.
  • Pour pineapple tidbits and remaining juice into a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add brown sugar and cloves. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens, about 1 hour. Thin sauce to desired consistency with reserved juice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 37.4 calories, Carbohydrate 9.7 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 1.7 mg, Sugar 9.2 g

PINEAPPLE GLAZE FOR HAM



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A simple, sweet glaze for that baked ham - pineapples, cherries and brown sugar.

Provided by Jackie Smith

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Ham Glaze Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 (15.25 ounce) can sliced pineapple, drained with juice reserved
1 (4 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained
1 cup brown sugar

Steps:

  • Before baking ham, place pineapple slices on ham with toothpicks and place cherries in center of pineapple.
  • In a medium microwave safe bowl combine brown sugar and reserved pineapple juice. Mix together and microwave for about 5 minutes, until mixture is thick. Pour some of this glaze over the ham about every 15 minutes in the last hour of baking, until all is used.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92.5 calories, Carbohydrate 23.8 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Sodium 7.1 mg, Sugar 20.7 g

PINEAPPLE SAUCE FOR HAM



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For a Polynesian twist on ham, added this wonderful sauce to your next ham dinner. You will be pleasantly surprised by the sweetness.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield About 4 cups sauce.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup water
1-1/2 cups brown sugar
1-1/2 tablespoons ketchup
1-1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
1-1/2 teaspoons ground mustard
1-1/2 cups crushed pineapple, undrained
2-1/4 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup water

Steps:

  • Combine water, sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, mustard and pineapple in saucepan. Bring to boil; simmer 10 minutes. Dissolve cornstarch in 1/2 cup of water; add to sauce. Cook, stirring, until clear. Serve over ham slices.

Nutrition Facts :

SIMPLE PINEAPPLE SAUCE FOR HAM



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This simple pineapple sauce is so delicious and easy to make. I got the recipe from my Sister-in-law. Leftovers are great served warm, over vanilla ice cream. I love it with a Honey Baked Ham.

Provided by JTsMom

Categories     Sauces

Time 20m

Yield 2 1/2 cups, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 (8 ounce) cans crushed pineapple, in juice (do not drain)
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2-1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (start with less and adjust to your taste)

Steps:

  • In a small sauce pan mix the brown sugar, cornstarch and salt.
  • Stir in undrained crushed pineapple, lemon juice and mustard.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture thickens and comes to a boil.
  • Boil while stirring for 1 minute.
  • Serve warm with ham.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143.8, Fat 0.1, Sodium 91.7, Carbohydrate 37.1, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 35, Protein 0.3

Tips:

  • Use fresh pineapple chunks for the best flavor. Frozen or canned pineapple can also be used, but they will not have the same vibrant flavor as fresh pineapple.
  • If you don't have brown sugar, you can use granulated sugar instead. However, brown sugar will give the sauce a richer, more molasses-like flavor.
  • Add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the sauce for a little bit of heat. This is optional, but it can really enhance the flavor of the sauce.
  • If you want a thicker sauce, add a cornstarch slurry to the simmering sauce. To make a cornstarch slurry, mix equal parts cornstarch and water until smooth. Then, whisk the slurry into the sauce and cook until thickened.
  • Serve the pineapple sauce over ham, chicken, or pork. It can also be used as a glaze for roasted vegetables.

Conclusion:

Pineapple sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used to enhance the flavor of a variety of dishes. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it sweet, tangy, or spicy, there is a pineapple sauce recipe out there for you. So next time you are looking for a way to add a little something extra to your meal, give pineapple sauce a try!

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