Sweet Pineapple Sauce for Ham or Turkey

Name: Sweet Pineapple Sauce for Ham or Turkey
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1½ Tbsp cornstarch; ⅓ cup pineapple juice ((80mL)); ⅓ cup orange juice ((80mL)); 20 oz can of crushed pineapple ((567g)); 3 Tbsp brown sugar; 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard; ½ tsp ground ginger; ½ tsp ground cloves; pinch of salt; 1 cup Sunsweet® Amaz!n™ Prunes, chopped ((5oz or 135g))

posted by Alyssia Sheikh on December 2, 2021

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Pineapple Brown Sugar Sauce for Ham or Turkey

How to Make a Crushed Pineapple Sauce for a Holiday Roast

Give your savory holiday roast some fruity flair with this sweet pineapple sauce recipe! A deliciously sumptuous glaze made with crushed pineapple, brown sugar, orange juice, and chopped prunes. Learn how to make pineapple sauce for ham or turkey in just 20 minutes.

Whether you’re cooking a roast from scratch or reheating a premade roast, this pineapple brown sugar sauce is an elegant yet easy way to elevate a holiday meal. Personally, I’m not a huge fan of traditional gravy, but I love how the sweetness of this sauce pairs with the savoriness of a roasted turkey or ham!

Pineapple has plenty of natural sweetness, so this recipe uses minimal added sugars. Plus, it’s quick and easy enough to whip up just before you’re ready to serve your roast. If you’re craving a change of pace this holiday season, try this sweet pineapple sauce for ham or turkey instead of gravy!

Why use pineapple gravy instead of classic gravy?

If you’re considering nutrition, this pineapple gravy is made with minimal added sugars, and is lower in fat than a traditional gravy. For me, it all comes down to taste: I love how the sweetness in this pineapple sauce recipe pairs with the savory flavors of a roast. If you’re bored of classic gravy, whip up this pineapple sauce for ham or turkey this holiday season!

How to Make a Pineapple Sauce for Ham or Turkey

To start, whisk together cornstarch and pineapple juice to make a “slurry” and set aside.
Combine all other pineapple sauce ingredients in a saucepan over low heat and bring them to a boil.
Once boiling, add the cornstarch slurry and stir. Once thickened, remove from heat.
Serve over ham or turkey and enjoy!

How to Serve Pineapple Sauce

Personally, I designed this sweet pineapple sauce for ham at holiday time, and I like to drizzle it right on top of the roast. It’s a bit thicker than a glaze, so it’s best to drizzle or ladle it onto the roast rather than brush it onto the entire roast. Alternatively, you can also serve it on the side in a gravy boat for people to add as much as they’d like.