Whenever a holiday rolls around I turn to this easy crock pot brown sugar pineapple ham recipe. It’s one of those simple set-it and-forget-it slow cooker recipes that delivers the sweetest and most juicy ham you’ll ever eat!
Seriously, this simple crock pot brown sugar pineapple ham is a true no-brainer recipe and even my picky kiddos really love having it on their plates.
Crock Pot Brown Sugar Pineapple Ham Recipe

With Easter right around, the corner I felt like it was a great time to share this recipe with all of you. Even though I love making ham as part of our Easter dinner, this slow cooker ham is wonderful for any holiday or even as a regular Sunday dinner.
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I always make this crock pot brown sugar pineapple ham when our extended family visit from out of town because it’s delicious and zero-fuss.

There are quite a few different versions of this crock pot brown sugar pineapple ham circulating on Pinterest, but this crock pot recipe has been a favorite of mine for a long time. I love the sweet flavor that the brown sugar, pineapple and maple syrup gives the spiral cut ham.
If you don’t have any maple syrup on hand you can certainly leave that out.

The inclusion of the pineapple tidbits in this yummy family recipe is really important, though. I love the flavor that it adds to the ham and everyone loves having a few of those remnant pineapple chunks on their plate to enjoy along with each bite of ham.

I used a 6lb. bone-in spiral sliced ham for this crock pot brown sugar pineapple hame recipe, but you can certainly use any ham that you prefer. Whether it’s spiral sliced or not, bone-in or bone-out—it’s up to you! The important part is that yummy sauce created from the pineapple, brown sugar and maple syrup. It’s just SO yummy.
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Crock Pot Brown Sugar Pineapple Ham Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 bone-in spiral cut ham fully cooked (mine was 6 lbs. – note, ANY ham will work!)
- 3 cups brown sugar divided
- ยฝ cup maple syrup
- 1 20-oz. can pineapple tidbits, undrained
Instructions
- Evenly spread 1 ยฝ cups of the brown sugar into the bottom of a 6 quart or larger slow cooker.
- Place the ham on top of the brown sugar. Slightly pull apart the slices of of the ham.
- Slowly pour the maple syrup evenly over the top allowing it to drizzle between the slices.
- Pour in the can of pineapples making sure to get some on the top and between the slices.
- Evenly distribute the remaining brown sugar on top. Cover and cook on high for 3 ยฝ to 4 hours or on low for 6 to 7 hours.

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Hi! I’ve made this in the crock pot before and it was great. Do you think this could be made in an instapot?
Hi! Hoping you get this in time. I just did my (very last-minute) shopping for our Easter dinner (itโs midnight and tomorrow is Easter) and there was only UNCOOKED bone-in ham at the store. How long should I cook it in my slow-cooker (and at what setting) so the ham can cook and still work with this recipe? Or should I cook the ham to proper temp in my oven (in the morning) and then start the slow-cooker process (to meld the flavors)?
Do I leave it frozen
120 oz pineapple tidbits seems like a lot; is this a typo; I have 14oz can. ย Sounds delicious. Can’t wait to try.
Thanks
I believe it’s meant to be a ONE (1) 20 oz can of pineapple.. ๐ค
It’s (1) 20 ounce not 120ouncesย
Itโs one 20 ozย
1 (ONE) 20 Oz can
Kathleen, I think the writer means one 20 oz. can.
I think what they mean is ” 1 can of 20z of pinneaple”
It’s one 20 oz can
This recipe is delicious and easy. DO NOT USE FRESH PINEAPPLE!!! ย Apparently the fresh pineapple has an enzyme that is cooked out of the canned fruit. This enzyme had an adverse effect on the proteins in the ham and turned it to mush.ย
I will say it made lasting memories of the Christmas ย dinner we had ham soup!
I’m going to be using this recipe over the weekend but am only using a 3lb ham. Do you recommend adjusting the cook time at all? I can’t wait to try this, looks amazing!!!
Trying it now… only used half a ham to I just eyed the ingredients! Hope it turns out good!!!
Anyway to make this but with a smaller Jan?
Has anyone tried this recipe in the oven instead of crock pot?ย
Thanks!
Made this earlier this year and it was a huge hit! Absolutely delicious. Easter is tomorrow and I’ll be making this again…the family is anxiously waiting for it…hope I have leftovers this time…
I got a free ham and pineapple from my wife. Making dinner for my mom and me.