Serving ham as a Christmas Eve dinner rather than a Christmas dinner can either act a preview for what’s to come, or pave the way for chicken, turkey or roast the next day. The distinctly winter flavors of apple, maple, cinnamon and ginger will have the house smelling like the holidays just before they start. The source [this page](https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/holiday-ham/)
step 1
Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Place ham on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Secure pineapple and cherries to ham with toothpicks. Combine brown sugar and seasoned salt; rub over ham. Gently pour pineapple juice over ham.
step 2
Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until a thermometer reads 140° and ham is heated through. Baste frequently with brown sugar mixture.
1 can (20 ounces) sliced pineapple
1/2 spiral-sliced fully cooked bone-in ham (8 to 10 pounds)
2/3 cup maraschino cherries
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
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