Citrus Honey Ham Glaze
Elevate your holiday ham with this dazzling Citrus Honey Ham Glaze, a sweet and tangy masterpiece that perfectly balances bright citrus notes with warm, spiced sweetness. Made with freshly squeezed orange and lemon juice, honey, and a hint of Dijon mustard, this glaze delivers a natural zestiness that complements the rich, savory flavor of ham. Brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and cloves add a cozy warmth, while a touch of butter creates a velvety, glossy finish. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy-to-make glaze not only caramelizes beautifully during baking but also doubles as a delectable sauce for serving. Whether it’s for Easter, Christmas, or a special Sunday dinner, this citrus-inspired ham glaze will take center stage on your table, leaving your guests craving more.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Honey
- 0.5 cup Orange juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon Orange zest
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar (packed)
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground cloves
- 2 tablespoons Butter
Instructions
In a small saucepan, combine the honey, orange juice, lemon juice, orange zest, and lemon zest.
Add the Dijon mustard, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and ground cloves to the saucepan.
Whisk the mixture over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and the ingredients are well combined.
Add the butter to the saucepan and stir until it melts and the mixture becomes glossy, about 2-3 minutes.
Continue to cook the glaze on medium heat, stirring occasionally, for another 5-7 minutes or until it thickens slightly. Be careful not to let it boil over.
Remove the glaze from heat and let it cool for a few minutes. It will thicken more as it cools.
Brush the Citrus Honey Glaze generously over your baked ham during the last 20-30 minutes of cooking to create a caramelized crust.
Serve the remaining glaze on the side for extra flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
895 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.5 g | 34% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.8 g | 64% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 66 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 517 mg | 22% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 173.7 g | 63% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 166.3 g | ||
| Protein | 2.0 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 94 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 440 mg | 9% | |
*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.
