Juicy, tender ham slices slow-cooked in a sweet and sticky pineapple glaze, topped with golden pineapple rings and bright red maraschino cherries. This easy recipe is perfect for holidays, family dinners, or any special occasion!
📝 Ingredients
2–3 lbs ham steaks or thick-cut ham slices
1 can pineapple rings (reserve the juice)
8–10 maraschino cherries
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup honey
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons pineapple juice
1 tablespoon melted butter
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
A pinch of ground cloves (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
Lightly grease the inside of your slow cooker.
Arrange the ham slices in layers inside the slow cooker.
In a small bowl, whisk together brown sugar, honey, Dijon mustard, pineapple juice, melted butter, cinnamon, and cloves.
Pour the sweet glaze evenly over the ham slices.
Arrange pineapple rings on top of the ham and place a maraschino cherry in the center of each ring.
Cover and cook on LOW for 3–4 hours or until heated through and tender. Avoid overcooking.
Spoon the delicious pineapple glaze over the ham before serving.
Serve warm with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or your favorite side dishes.
❤️ Tips
Use thick-cut ham slices for the best texture.
Add extra brown sugar for a sweeter glaze.
For a thicker sauce, transfer the cooking juices to a saucepan and simmer until slightly reduced.
If using fully cooked ham, heat to 140°F (60°C), following package directions.
Enjoy.