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    Home » Recipes » Sauces & Rubs

    Pineapple Sauce for Ham

    Published on January 7, 2018 - Updated on January 19, 2023 by Chef Rodney - 28 Comments - This post may contain affiliate links.

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    The Pineapple Sauce for Ham is the perfect substitute for mustard on your baked Holiday ham! It's so easy to make and you won't be disappointed with this recipe!
     
    Pineapple Sauce for Ham

    I really wanted to make something a little different to go with this New Year’s honey-baked ham we were having for dinner. I could’ve taken the easy way out and offer up some kind of gourmet mustard but what fun is that? In the end I decided to make this Pineapple Sauce for Ham.

    Not only does this pineapple sauce go great with baked ham, but it's also super easy to make. I have literally made it an hour before heading over to my mother-in-law’s for Thanksgiving dinner. Yes, it's that quick and easy to make. And the best part is this recipe only requires 6 simple ingredients!

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    You most likely already have all the ingredients in your pantry except possibly the cans of crushed pineapples. If you have cans of sliced pineapples you can chop them up or even pulse them in your food processor.

    Pineapple Sauce for Ham

    If you are looking for other Traditional Holiday recipes you should check out my Southern Cornbread Dressing or Nancy's Cranberry Gingersnap Pie or my Cranberry Sauce with Grand Marnier.

    Pineapple Sauce for Ham

    Like most of you, I prefer easy-to-make recipes around the Holidays. We all have a lot going on and don't have time to spend days in the kitchen making all sorts of dishes. This pineapple sauce recipe is super quick & easy to make! If you can boil water you can make this delicious sauce to go with your ham.

    If you are in need of a glaze for your ham, you have to make my Brown Sugar Glaze for Ham recipe. Easy to make and gives your ham a delicious flavor. Have a leftover Ham Bone and are not sure what to do with it? Check out my Slow Cooker Ham and 15 Bean Soup recipe. Absolutely delicious!

    For a pineapple sauce with a little more kick to it, I recommend trying my Pineapple Jalapeño Hot Sauce.

    For more awesome recipes with Crushed Pineapples, make sure you check these recipes out:

    • Autumn Fruit Salad
    • Strawberry Fluff

    📋 What Ingredients do I need

    You will need the following ingredients to make this Pineapple Sauce for Ham recipe (see recipe card for quantities): Crushed Pineapples, Light Brown Sugar, Cornstarch, Salt, Lemon Juice and Dijon Mustard.

    🥣 How to make Pineapple Sauce for Ham

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

    pineapple sauce for ham in a mason jar

    Pineapple Sauce for Ham

    The Pineapple Sauce for Ham is the perfect substitute for mustard on your baked Holiday ham! It's so easy to make and you won't be disappointed with this recipe!
    3.91 from 159 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course Condiments, Sauces & Dry Rubs
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12
    Calories 96 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 16 oz Crushed Pineapples
    • 1 Cup Light Brown Sugar
    • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
    • ¼ teaspoon Salt
    • 2 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice
    • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
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    Instructions
     

    • 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.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 96kcalCarbohydrates: 24gSodium: 68mgPotassium: 71mgSugar: 23gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 4.5mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 0.3mg

    Nutritional information provided for this recipe is based on 1 serving. This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.

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    Reader Interactions

    28 Comments

    1. Sharon

      December 27, 2019 at 1:32 pm

      I made this pineapple sauce today for a company that was coming for supper. It is so easy to make. The only change I did was I did not have the Dijon mustard so I use regular mustard. There seem to be no difference. Everyone just loved it. I will truly make it again. Hats off to hotrodsrecipes for this very delicious recipe.

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      • Andrea

        January 08, 2020 at 9:31 am

        I made it with just pineapple juice since I had no crushed pineapple and it came out fantastic

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    2. Dave

      January 29, 2021 at 4:30 pm

      Novice cook here. How would this be if I added some ground clove to it? Good idea or bad idea? Thanks.

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      • Chef Rodney

        February 01, 2021 at 10:34 am

        No reason why you can't experiment with a little ground cloves. They have a strong taste so I would start by adding very little and doing a taste test. Maybe start with 1/8 teaspoon for starters and working your way up from there.

        Reply
    3. G-Ma

      February 28, 2021 at 5:54 pm

      I made this pineapple sauce to eat with him that I had made for a family get together. As I was making it I realized I did not have any brown sugar but I did have Splenda brown sugar and that is what I used. There was no difference in the texture of of the sauce it turned out perfectly. I also doubled the sauce because I was afraid I would not have had enough for everyone because I know everyone that was at the table love pineapples. It was delicious. I had made the sauce the day before and kept it in a airtight container and it was fine. This is my new go to when I cook a ham.

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    4. Just Barb

      March 12, 2021 at 12:34 pm

      I'm not a big fan of ham or pineapple. But I made this anyway. Spectacular! Followed exactly as written. Ham with pineapple sauce is now on the favorites list.

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      • Chef Rodney

        March 20, 2021 at 6:38 pm

        Awesome! This is one of our most popular recipes.

        Reply
    5. Darlene Weaver

      May 07, 2021 at 9:48 am

      I have been looking for a good pineapple sauce. Thanks

      Reply
    6. Chris

      December 13, 2021 at 11:02 am

      Can I make this ahead of time (like 2 weeks)and keep refrigerated? Can’t wait to try! Thanks!

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      • Chef Rodney

        December 18, 2021 at 11:26 am

        I have never made the sauce ahead of time but I see no reason if you stored it in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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        • Audrey Haywood

          January 06, 2022 at 4:49 am

          Just made this and it was delicious, I didn't use it all and as I live alone was wondering if it could be frozen, as in small ziploc freezer bags?

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          • Chef Rodney

            January 06, 2022 at 4:39 pm

            Glad you enjoyed the recipe! I have not personally frozen this sauce but I see no problem doing so as long as the bags are well sealed.

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            • Audrey Haywood

              January 07, 2022 at 2:35 am

              Thank you! I'll give it a try and let you know.

            • Sandy Cincinnati

              January 20, 2023 at 6:06 am

              Do you know if this recipe could be canned for future uses?

            • Chef Rodney

              January 20, 2023 at 3:24 pm

              I have in sealed mason jars before.

          • Missyb

            August 07, 2022 at 4:47 pm

            I made this tonight with baked gammon, fine green beans and new potatoes and it was a hit with my four lads!

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    7. Carolyn DiBella

      December 21, 2021 at 4:43 pm

      Excellent and easy. Could you use bottled lemon juice rather than an actual lemon?

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      • Chef Rodney

        December 21, 2021 at 4:55 pm

        Yes you can. I have used bottled lemon juice before in a pinch. Just try to use the best quality as possible as you can to maximize the flavor. Enjoy!

        Reply
    8. Donna

      January 25, 2022 at 10:01 am

      This is delicious. We tweaked it a bit with a little extra mustard because we love mustard but this is the beauty of this recipe. It is easily adjustable to personal preferences.

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      • Chef Rodney

        January 25, 2022 at 11:51 am

        Glad. you enjoyed the pineapple sauce! You are correct in that this recipe serves as a great foundation for tweaking to your liking.

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    9. Louise

      April 17, 2022 at 3:07 pm

      I tweaked it by using keens dry mustard powder instead of Dijon. It was amazing! Thank you for the recipe !!

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      • Chef Rodney

        April 18, 2022 at 4:56 pm

        Glad to hear you enjoyed the sauce!

        Reply
    10. Lindsay Hood

      October 15, 2022 at 9:33 am

      I made this sauce for supper tonight but put it on top of popcorn chicken instead of ham so will have 2 choices now

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      • Chef Rodney

        October 15, 2022 at 2:37 pm

        Great idea! Thanks for sharing!

        Reply
    11. Steve Brightman

      December 24, 2022 at 4:02 pm

      can u leave out the lemon?

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      • Chef Rodney

        December 25, 2022 at 7:39 pm

        Yes you can!

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    12. Joanne Bewley

      January 15, 2023 at 6:46 am

      3 stars because you left out an important bit of information. Do you serve this hot or cold?

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      • Chef Rodney

        January 16, 2023 at 5:14 pm

        That is because you serve it the way you want. I have family members that like it at room temperature and others pretty it warmed up.

        Reply

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