Recipe: Disney’s Holiday Ham Sliders with Pineapple Cherry Jam

As you prepare for Thanksgiving, you also prepare for one of the best parts of the holiday: leftovers. Whether you’re cooking for two or twelve, it seems like the fridge always has an abundance of leftover ham, turkey, cranberry sauce, stuffing, and pumpkin pie. Though Thanksgiving leftovers are exciting for the first couple meals, they can become boring after a few servings.

Disney provided a great way for you to mix up your leftovers on the official Disney Parks Blog. Recently, Disney whispered a now-not-so-secret recipe from Disneyland Resort that will mix-up your holiday leftovers. What recipe is it? It’s Disney’s recipe for their holiday ham sliders with pineapple cherry jam from the Disney California Adventure Festival of Holidays. Take your leftovers from traditional to gourmet and chic!

We have provided a copy of Disney’s recipe below! Please note: This sandwich recipe serves eight people. Enjoy!

Holiday Ham Sliders with Pineapple Cherry Jam

Holiday Ham Sliders with Pineapple Cherry Jam

Ready to wow your holiday crowd in a single bite? These sliders pair succulent smoked ham, buttery brioche, and a bold pineapple-cherry jam that takes every leftover tradition and turns it into something unforgettable. Let's make magic.

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Total Time 45 minutes mins

Servings: 8

Course: Lunch

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Pineapple Cherry Jam

• 2 tbsp Butter
• 1 White onion diced
• 1 Fresh pineapple cored and diced
• 1/2 cup Apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup Sugar
• 1/4 cup Cherries
• 2 tbsp Yellow Mustard
• Coarse salt to taste

Ham Slider

• 8 Brioche buns
• 2 tbsp Softened butter
• 11/2 pounds Applewood smoked ham sliced medium thickness

Equipment

• Medium saucepan To cook the jam
• Skillet or sauté pan
• Wooden spoon or heat-safe spatula
• Chef’s knife
• Cutting board
• Measuring cups
• Measuring spoons
• small bowl
• Fine-mesh strainer Optional: Only if you want a smoother jam
• Tongs
• Baking sheet

Method

 

For Pineapple Cherry Jam

1. Melt butter in medium saucepan. Add onion and cook for 5 minutes, or until translucent.
2. Add pineapple, vinegar and sugar; cook on low heat for 45 minutes, until vinegar and pineapple juices are reduced and pineapple begins to break down.
3. Stir in cherries and mustard; season with salt.
4. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

For Ham Slider

1. Preheat griddle or skillet over medium heat. Cut brioche buns in half and spread butter on cut side. Toast on hot griddle for 1 minute, or until golden brown.
2. Heat a sauté pan over medium heat and warm ham.
3. Evenly divide ham on warm brioche buns and top with jam.

Notes

Cook’s Note: Refrigerate any leftover jam—it’s delicious spread on warm buttered toast.

Note: Always use caution when handling sharp objects and hot contents. Please supervise children who are helping or nearby. This recipe has been converted from a larger quantity in the restaurant kitchens. The flavor profile may vary from the restaurant’s version.

Will you be adding some gourmet magic to your leftovers with this holiday ham sliders recipe? Let us know in the comments!