Pineapple Sauce for Ham

An oblong dish filled with pineapple sauce.

5 from 3 votes

This sweet and tangy Pineapple Sauce for Ham is a condiment fit for any holiday menu. It’s made with just a handful of ingredients and ready in just 15 minutes. Your family and friends will love how the salty-sweet combo takes ham to the next level.

Prep Time15

Total Time15

Course: Condiment

Cuisine: American

Keyword: pineapple for ham, pineapple sauce for ham, sauce for ham

Servings: ½-cup servings

Calories: 31kcal

Author: Tara Teaspoon

Ingredients

1 can (20-ounces) pineapple rings juice reserved
¼ cup water
¼ cup brown sugar
1½ teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon apple cider or red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
⅛ to ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes your preference

Instructions

Drain the juice from the canned pineapple into a bowl or large glass measuring cup. You will have almost 1 cup of juice. Set aside.
Leave pineapple rings whole, cut in half, or into various sized pieces (your preference!); set aside.
In a nonstick skillet or large saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the reserved pineapple juice, water, brown sugar, cornstarch, Dijon, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic powder and red pepper flakes and whisk to mix.
Add the cut pineapple. Bring to a boil and boil for 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce is slightly thickened and the pineapple is heated through.
If using immediately, transfer to a serving dish. If you are waiting for the ham to roast, cover the pan and set aside for up to 2 hours. Gently reheat before serving.
Leftover sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat to serve.

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Notes

This recipe will serve about 8 people. If you are serving 10 to 12 people, double the recipe.

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