¼ cup pineapple juice
¼ cup firmly packed light brown sugar
¼ cup (½ stick) butter
6 (5 or 6-ounce) slices cooked ham
6 pineapple rings, fresh or canned
6 maraschino cherries, whole with stems
In a small saucepan on medium heat combine the pineapple juice, brown sugar, and butter. Stir often until the sugar dissolves and the mixture thickens. Place the ham slices side by side in a heavy skillet and turn to medium heat. Coat each piece of ham with some of the sugar glaze. Cook until the glaze begins to bubble in the skillet. Turn the ham slices over and place a pineapple ring and cherry on top of each slice. Pour the remaining glaze over the ham. Cook for another 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and serve.
YIELD: 6 SERVINGS