Pineapple-Glazed Ham Is the Way to Our Hearts This Easter

<p>The holiday is finally here, and you’ve spent the day devouring <a href="https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/holidays/easter-ideas/g261/easy-easter-buffet/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Easter brunch" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Easter brunch</a>, testing out creative <a href="https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/holidays/easter-ideas/g419/easter-egg-decorating-ideas/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Easter egg ideas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Easter egg ideas</a> and munching on plenty of <a href="https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/holidays/easter-ideas/g4141/easter-treats/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Easter treats" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Easter treats</a>. But what would this Sunday be without an epic Easter ham to play the starring role on your dinner table? We’ve gathered our favorite recipes with next-level, flavor-packed glazes, seasonings and rubs to make this year’s ham the best one yet.<br></p>
<p>We upgraded the classic pineapple-glazed ham recipe from the '50s by making a homemade sticky sauce and roasting it on top of fresh oranges and pineapple. </p><p><em><a href="https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/food-recipes/a9645/pineapple-glazed-ham/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Get the recipe for Pineapple-Glazed Ham »" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Get the recipe for Pineapple-Glazed Ham »</a></em> </p><p><strong>RELATED:</strong> <a href="https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/holidays/easter-ideas/g2353/easter-dinner-menus/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:57 Creative Easter Dinner Ideas That Will Become Instant Classics" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">57 Creative Easter Dinner Ideas That Will Become Instant Classics</a></p>
<p>A fully cooked ham from the grocery store gets a touch of sweetness with this apricot and brown sugar glaze. </p><p><em><span class="redactor-invisible-space"><a href="https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/food-recipes/a43201/sweet-sticky-apricot-glazed-ham-recipe/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Get the recipe for Sweet and Sticky Apricot Glazed Ham »" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Get the recipe for Sweet and Sticky Apricot Glazed Ham »</a></span></em> </p>
<p>Pair this retro-inspired beauty with a simple <a href="https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/holidays/easter-ideas/g4160/easter-sides/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Easter side" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Easter side</a> and your menu will be complete.</p><p><em><span class="redactor-invisible-space"><a href="https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/food-recipes/a37453/baked-ham-with-root-beer-glaze-recipe/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Get the recipe for Baked Ham with Root Beer Glaze »" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Get the recipe for Baked Ham with Root Beer Glaze »</a></span></em> </p>
<p>What gives this dish its "bee-sting" flavor? Honey and cayenne.</p><p><em><a href="https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/food-recipes/a14887/ham-bee-sting-glaze-recipe-ghk0413/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Get the recipe for Ham With Bee-Sting Glaze »" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Get the recipe for Ham With Bee-Sting Glaze »</a></em> </p>
<p>Man, do we love a glaze. Not sure if we're more excited for this ham or all the tasty leftover sandwiches we're going to create.</p><p><em><a href="https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/food-recipes/a31842/apricot-mustard-ham-herb-roasted-root-vegetables-recipe-ghk0415/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Get the recipe for Apricot-Mustard Ham with Herb-Roasted Vegetables »" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Get the recipe for Apricot-Mustard Ham with Herb-Roasted Vegetables »</a></em> </p><p><strong>RELATED: </strong><a href="https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/food-recipes/g982/recipe-ideas-leftover-ham/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:20+ Leftover Ham Recipes That Are Anything but Boring" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">20+ Leftover Ham Recipes That Are Anything but Boring</a></p>
<p>The stickier and more caramelized it is, the better. Plus, the leftover ham will be even tastier.</p><p><em><a href="http://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a50499/holiday-glazed-ham-recipe/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Get the recipe from Delish »" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Get the recipe from Delish »</a></em></p>
<p>We jazzed up apricot jam with apple juice and ginger, giving this succulent ham a real kick of flavor. Balance it out with one of our irresistible <a href="https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/food-recipes/g1633/potato-recipes/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:potato recipes" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">potato recipes</a>. </p><p><em><a href="http://www.womansday.com/food-recipes/food-drinks/recipes/a12154/apricot-spice-glazed-ham-recipe-wdy0313/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Get the recipe on Woman's Day »" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Get the recipe on Woman's Day »</a></em> </p>
<p>Major Grey's mango chutney plays a starring roll in the sweet spiced ham that gets served with fresh mango and pineapple. </p><p><a href="https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/food-recipes/a10188/mango-glazed-ham-recipe/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Get the recipe for Mango-Glazed Ham »" class="link rapid-noclick-resp"><em>Get the recipe for Mango-Glazed Ham »</em></a></p>
<p>If you haven't smothered your ham with a can of soda, you're missing out. </p><p><a href="http://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a46439/pineapple-dr-pepper-glazed-easter-ham-recipe/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:G" class="link rapid-noclick-resp"><em>G</em></a><a href="http://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a46439/pineapple-dr-pepper-glazed-easter-ham-recipe/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:et the recipe from Delish »" class="link rapid-noclick-resp"><em>et the recipe from Delish »</em></a></p>
<p>Use the slow cooker for this ham so you can free up oven space for other important things, like pie and biscuits.</p><p><em><a href="http://thefoodcharlatan.com/2015/02/27/easy-spicy-ham-slow-cooker-recipe/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Get the recipe from The Food Charlatan »" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Get the recipe from The Food Charlatan »</a></em> </p><p><strong>RELATED: </strong><a href="https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/food-recipes/healthy/g1364/myplate-inspired-slow-cooker-dinners/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:33 Healthy Slow Cooker Recipes That Basically Make Themselves" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">33 Healthy Slow Cooker Recipes That Basically Make Themselves</a></p>
<p>This Southern-style ham gets its flavor from a good ol' can of root beer. You can also use Dr. Pepper or Coke if you prefer.</p><p><a href="http://www.womansday.com/food-recipes/food-drinks/recipes/a12452/root-beer-glazed-ham-recipe-wdy0414/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Get the recipe on Woman's Day »" class="link rapid-noclick-resp"><span class="redactor-invisible-space"><em>Get the recipe on Woman's Day »</em></span></a></p>
<p>This year, mix things up with a flavorful glaze and seasonings that will take your ham from ordinary to extraordinary.<br></p><p><em><a href="http://www.womansday.com/food-recipes/food-drinks/recipes/a10740/apricot-glazed-smoked-ham-122074/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Get the recipe on Woman's Day »" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Get the recipe on Woman's Day »</a></em></p>
<p>Citrus zest and fresh rosemary give this roasted ham a touch of color — and delicious flavor. It's pretty enough to fit with all of your <a href="https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/holidays/easter-ideas/g2217/easter-decorations/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Easter decorations" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Easter decorations</a>!</p><p><em><a href="http://www.lecremedelacrumb.com/rosemary-citrus-glazed-ham/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Get the recipe from Creme de la Crumb »" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Get the recipe from Creme de la Crumb »</a></em></p>
<p>The sweet and spicy combination of oranges and peppers will wow among your Easter crew.</p><p><a href="http://www.womansday.com/food-recipes/food-drinks/recipes/a49990/orange-red-pepper-jelly-and-orange-glazed-ham/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Get the recipe on Woman's Day »" class="link rapid-noclick-resp"><em>Get the recipe on Woman's Day »</em></a><span class="redactor-invisible-space"><br></span></p>
<p>Mix together only three ingredients for a flavorful sauce. </p><p><a href="http://www.womansday.com/food-recipes/food-drinks/recipes/a53985/brown-sugar-and-mustard-glazed-ham-recipe/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Get the recipe on Woman's Day »" class="link rapid-noclick-resp"><em>Get the recipe on Woman's Day »</em></a><span class="redactor-invisible-space"><br></span></p>

It's all about that glaze.

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