Brown Sugar Glaze for Ham
Elevate your holiday ham with this irresistibly sweet and tangy Brown Sugar Glaze for Ham. Crafted from wholesome ingredients like rich brown sugar, golden honey, and tangy apple cider vinegar, this easy glaze comes together in just 15 minutes for a show-stopping finish. Warm spices like cinnamon and cloves infuse the glaze with cozy, aromatic depth, while Dijon mustard adds a subtle hint of savory balance. Perfectly thickened to coat your ham in a glossy, caramelized sheen, this glaze is brushed on during the final stages of baking for maximum flavor impact. Ideal for festive gatherings or Sunday dinners, this simple yet luxurious brown sugar glaze promises to be the highlight of your meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 0.25 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the brown sugar, honey, Dijon mustard, unsalted butter, apple cider vinegar, and water.
Stir the mixture until the brown sugar is fully dissolved and the butter is melted, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the ground cinnamon and ground cloves to the saucepan. Stir well to evenly incorporate the spices into the glaze.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, and cook for 5-7 minutes until the glaze thickens slightly.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let it cool for a minute or two. The glaze will continue to thicken as it cools.
Brush the glaze generously over the ham during the last 30 minutes of baking, reapplying every 10 minutes for a rich and glossy finish.
Serve the glazed ham warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1008 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.1 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.0 g | 70% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 741 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 192.9 g | 70% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 189.7 g | ||
| Protein | 0.6 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 149 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 263 mg | 6% | |
*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.
