Easy Ham Glaze
Transform your holiday ham into a show-stopping centerpiece with this irresistible Easy Ham Glaze! Crafted with pantry staples like brown sugar, honey, and Dijon mustard, this glaze features a luscious blend of sweetness and tanginess, enhanced by the fruity brightness of pineapple juice and a warm touch of cinnamon and cloves. Ready in just 10 minutes, this simple yet flavorful glaze ensures a glossy, caramelized finish on your ham that’s perfect for any special gathering. Whether you're hosting a festive feast or a casual family dinner, this ham glaze will elevate your dish with its sweet-savory harmony. Serve up crowd-pleasing results every time!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 0.5 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 0.25 cup pineapple juice
- 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the brown sugar, honey, Dijon mustard, pineapple juice, cinnamon, and ground cloves.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir the mixture constantly until the brown sugar has dissolved and the glaze is smooth, about 3-5 minutes.
Remove the glaze from heat and let it cool slightly, about 2-3 minutes.
Brush the glaze generously over the ham, ensuring even coverage.
Bake the ham as per your preferred recipe, basting with the glaze every 20-30 minutes for maximum flavor.
Serve the ham warm and enjoy the sweet and savory notes of the easy glaze.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1012 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.1 g | 8% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 738 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 250.2 g | 91% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 246.8 g | ||
| Protein | 0.7 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 149 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 323 mg | 7% | |
*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.
