This Slow Cooker brown sugar and kiwi pineapple ham had become a must-have at every large family gathering we have. It makes such a statement at any meal, yet this ham is so easy to make. When you have the ability to use your slow cooker and put your cooking on autopilot, it is such a beautiful thing.
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Nothing quite epitomizes comfort and flavor like a succulent ham, slowly cooked to perfection and infused with irresistible sweetness. If you’re on the hunt for a mouthwatering dish that effortlessly combines the tangy tropical notes of kiwi and pineapple with the rich depth of brown sugar, then look no further.
In this recipe, we’ll show you how to elevate your Holiday dinner or Sunday meal game to new heights with our Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Kiwi & Pineapple Ham.
Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and impress your guests with this delectable creation that’s perfect for any occasion, from festive gatherings to cozy family dinners.”
If you are looking for a slow cooker ham recipe that will fill your house with the delicious aroma, then this is it!
This dish will take just fifteen minutes to prepare and five hours to cook on high. The only time consuming part is getting everything in the slow cooker. If you use a low heat, the cooking time should be 8-10 hours.
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Recipe to Pass Down Through Generations
This is one of those recipes that will be handed down through out family through the ages for sure. You know how you have worked on tweaking a recipe until it was just right? This is one of those for me.
It’s the best recipe for our Easter dinner, Thanksgiving Dinner, or Christmas. It’s simple and easy because it can all be done in one pot. Saving oven space for other delicious side dishes is wonderful when you are cooking for a crowd at a special occasion. And, it is, I think the easiest way to prepare the perfect holiday ham.
The best part about this recipe is it works whether you have a boneless ham, a spiral-cut ham or small ham. Really, any kind of ham. If you are lucky enough to have leftover ham the next day, we use it in so many recipes. These are two of our favorites.
Learning From Past Ham Cooking Experiences
Since I have had to make the ham for many holiday meals now, there has been plenty of opportunity to do it wrong. I have made a ham in the oven and it was okay. Nothing to rave about. If it is left in too long, it can become dry and hard to chew. Even when the ham is covered.
I have made ham using a roaster and while it was good, it still had too thick of an outside crust for me. I noticed when people were eating the ham, they were cutting the crust off. Same with the oven ham. Actually, when I made both the oven and the roaster ham, no one raved about the ham. They just ate it as part of the meal. It was fine, but not fantastic.
However, if you want to try out a quick method for making air fryer ham steak, it makes a delicious and quick dinner for those busy weeknights. Just a few minutes of prep.
Using the Slow Cooker to Make this Ham
One year, I had to make quite a bit more of the meal for the family gathering and I did not have room in my oven, so I broke out this large and old slow cooker that was in the basement. I added pineapple to the ham while it cooked and the ham was cooked through and moist and had good flavor.
The family ate all the ham that they took on their plates, no more cut off crusts. They kept picking out the pieces of pineapple that were on the serving try and eating it with the ham. So, my ham cooking days were on an upswing. For, me I can use any grocery store ham and make it taste delicious using this method. It’s the best way to add so much sweet and savory flavor and you end up with a juicy tender ham.
Pro Tip. This slow cooker is large and round. An oval slow cooker may not fit a large ham, depending on the size. If needed, you may end up cutting off part of the top to make it fit. Before adding the pineapple juice and other ingredients, make sure that the lid fits. It’s a lot easier to trim without being all sticking too.
Spiral Ham with Seasoning Packet
It was time for the next holiday meal and I knew that I was going to use the crock pot again. However, I had been seeing those fancy spiral cut hams in the store with the glazing packet. I purchased one and made the ham using the sweet glaze. To be hones, it was just okay. I was not really impressed with the glazing packet that was provided.
Trying out Brown Sugar with Ham
I had found a variety of recipes that called for brown sugar in the ham recipe. I tried those and they were better. The family was starting to let me know to make this again. I was still not thinking that it was the final version of the recipe that I would like to see.
Tip, you can use maple syrup in place of the brown sugar as the sweetener for this easy recipe.
Adding Pineapple to the Brown Sugar Ham
Then I added the pineapple to the brown sugar and now I was starting to have the family request that I make the ham this way again. This was a good sign that this was beginning to be an amazing recipe.
Adding Kiwi to the Pineapple and Brown Sugar Ham
Years ago, my husband’s uncle came to visit us from Florida. He made a very light dessert that was made from fresh pineapple and kiwi. I had never had the flavor combination before this and I thought it was so good. You can find that recipe near the bottom of this page.
However, when I tried that flavor combination with the brown sugar, the family has now switched over to wanting the ham so much that they no longer care if we even make a turkey for our large family gatherings.
I am pretty confident that this recipe is a winner.
Note: you will need a large slow cooker for this recipe. A 6-quart slow cooker is a great size for being able to fit a large ham in.
Ham Glaze
I make a glaze from the ham juice. It is amazing on top of the ham! Well, it’s really more of a kiwi and pineapple glaze.
After I take the ham out of the crock pot, slice it, and place ham on a serving dish, I spoon a bit of the glaze over the ham. If you will not be eating for a few minutes, tent aluminum foil over the top to keep it warm.
Why Add Glaze?
This does two things, it helps keep the ham moist and it helps make sure that the flavor is distributed throughout the ham. I use a serving platter that has an inch or two side so that the juices don’t make a mess.
Wow your guest! This sweet, juicy ham is easy to make and looks great on the Holiday table too.
Crock Pot Brown Sugar Kiwi & Pineapple Ham
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Kitchen Essentials
Ingredients
Ham
- 1 5-7 pound ham Any ham will work
- 3 Cups brown sugar
- 1/2 Cup Maple Syrup
- 1 20 Oz. Can pineapple can be crushed or chunks (do NOT drain)
- 3 kiwi peeled and sliced
Glaze
- 2 Cups Ham Juice
- 2 Cups water
- 4 TBL corn starch
- 1/4 Cup water
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Instructions
Ham
- Place the ham in the crock pot. I like to put the brown sugar and maple syrup on top. I add the juice from the pineapple at this time too. Do not add the pineapple pieces yet. It will slide down the edges of the ham and some will stay on top. That is fine as it will add more flavor throughout the ham. Cover and turn on high temperature. Cook on high 3 hours.1 5-7 pound ham, 3 Cups brown sugar, 1/2 Cup Maple Syrup, 1 20 Oz. Can pineapple
- After about 3 hours, I use a spoon to baste the ham for a few minutes, then add the pineapple and the kiwi. put the lid on and cook on high for another 2 hours.3 kiwi, 2 Cups Ham Juice
- Remove the ham and let it rest on a large cutting board while you make the glaze.
Glaze
- In a kettle on the stove, use 2 cups of the ham juice and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil. It is okay to have the pineapple and kiwi pieces in this juice…in fact, even better.2 Cups Ham Juice, 2 Cups water
- While the juice is coming to a boil, make the thickener. In a glass with 1/4 cup of water, dissolve 4 Tablespoons of corn starch.4 TBL corn starch, 1/4 Cup water
- One the juice is boiling, use a whisk or a fork to stir constantly while you add the corn starch mixture. Cook a few minutes until the glaze thickens. Turn off heat.
Serving
- I like to have the ham sliced and in a large serving platter with sides. I spoon some of the glaze on top of the ham. Then any glaze leftover, I put in a gravy boat because the family likes to pour it over their ham on their plate.
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You can find Victoria crocheting, quilting, and creating recipes. She has cooked in restaurants for over 20 years, including many larger parties. She learned to crochet when she was just 11 years old and has been crocheting ever since; over 50 years now. Over 40 years ago, she loved her first class in sewing and continues to hone her skills in quilting. Many have enjoyed the handmade gifts over the years. In her professional career, she has worked in management in a wide variety of businesses including higher education as a dean of a division. All the while attending college part-time to achieve her doctorate in higher education with an emphasis in e-learning.