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A ham sandwich with shredded ham, pineapple, and raisins on a round, golden bun sits on a wooden cutting board.

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
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.