Air-Fried Upside-Down Pineapple Ham with Sweet Glaze

Experience a delightful reinterpretation of a classic ham dish with this Air-Fried Upside-Down Pineapple Ham. Designed for special occasions or a festive dinner, this recipe melds the juicy sweetness of pineapple with savory ham, complemented by a sweet glaze. The air fryer creates a crispy exterior while preserving the tenderness and flavor inside. Perfect for ham enthusiasts or those eager to explore new tastes, this dish promises to satisfy and delight.

Ingredients

• 1 whole fully cooked bone-in ham, spiral sliced
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup pineapple juice
• 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/4 cup maraschino cherries
• 1/4 cup pineapple slices

Instructions

1. Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, pineapple juice, Dijon mustard, ground cloves, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground ginger, and ground allspice. Cook over low heat, stirring until the sugar is dissolved.
3. Place the spiral-sliced ham in the air fryer basket, cut side down.
4. Brush the ham generously with the glaze mixture.
5. Arrange the pineapple slices and maraschino cherries on top of the ham, securing them with toothpicks.
6. Air fry the ham for 10 minutes at 350°F (175°C).
7. Brush the ham with additional glaze and air fry for another 10 minutes.
8. Continue this process, air frying in 10-minute intervals and brushing with glaze each time, until the ham reaches an internal temperature of 140°F (60°C).
9. Allow the ham to rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Keywords: Sweet Glaze, Ham, Pineapple, Christmas, Easter, Main Course, American

Spice Rack: Cloves, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Ginger, Allspice

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