Brown Sugar Glaze
Elevate your dishes with this irresistible Brown Sugar Glaze, a perfect blend of sweet, tangy, and subtly spiced flavors! This quick and easy glaze combines the rich sweetness of brown sugar and honey with the tangy depth of Dijon mustard and apple cider vinegar, all balanced by warm hints of cinnamon, salt, and black pepper. In just 15 minutes, you’ll have a versatile sauce ideal for glazing ham, chicken, salmon, or roasted vegetables, adding a glossy finish and mouthwatering flavor. Whether you're dressing up a holiday feast or enhancing a simple weeknight meal, this homemade glaze is a game-changer. Plus, it’s easy to make ahead and store for added convenience. Try this flavorful glaze and take your cooking to the next level!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 0.25 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, unsalted butter, and honey over medium heat.
Stir constantly until the butter has melted and the mixture is smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, ground cinnamon, salt, and black pepper to the saucepan.
Continue stirring and let the glaze simmer gently for 5-7 minutes, allowing it to thicken slightly.
Remove the glaze from heat and let it cool for 1-2 minutes before using.
Brush the glaze over your desired protein or vegetables during the last 10-15 minutes of cooking or roasting.
Store any leftover glaze in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Reheat gently before using.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
243 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.2 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.8 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 21 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 149 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.3 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 45.1 g | ||
| Protein | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 43 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 118 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
