Cherry Pineapple Holiday Ham Glaze
Elevate your holiday ham with the irresistible flavors of this Cherry Pineapple Holiday Ham Glaze! This vibrant, sweet-tart glaze combines juicy canned pineapple chunks, luscious maraschino cherries, and the warm spices of cinnamon and cloves for a perfectly balanced burst of seasonal flavor. Enhanced with honey, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and a touch of apple cider vinegar, this glaze adds a glossy, caramelized finish to your baked ham. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s as easy as it is delicious. Use it to baste your ham for a festive centerpiece or serve as a side sauce for an extra layer of sweet-savory goodness. Perfect for Christmas, Easter, or any special occasion, this glaze ensures every bite of your ham is brimming with holiday cheer!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup canned pineapple chunks, with juice
- 1 cup maraschino cherries, halved
- 0.75 cup brown sugar, packed
- 0.25 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the pineapple chunks with juice, maraschino cherries, brown sugar, honey, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, ground cinnamon, and ground cloves.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir the mixture frequently until the sugar dissolves, and the ingredients are well combined, about 5 minutes.
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to create a slurry.
Slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the saucepan, stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
Continue to cook the glaze over medium heat, stirring frequently, until it thickens slightly, about 5-7 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the glaze cool for a few minutes.
Strain the glaze through a fine-mesh sieve if you prefer a smooth glaze, or leave it as is for a chunkier texture.
Use the glaze to baste your holiday ham, coating it generously during the final 30 minutes of baking for a sweet, glossy finish.
If desired, serve any leftover glaze as a sauce on the side for extra flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1111 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.3 g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 411 mg | 18% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 279.7 g | 102% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 257.1 g | ||
| Protein | 1.4 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 182 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 500 mg | 11% | |
*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.
