Festive Ham Glaze
Elevate your holiday centerpiece with this irresistible Festive Ham Glaze—a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and spiced flavors that will make your baked ham unforgettable. Crafted with a luscious blend of brown sugar, honey, and orange juice, this glaze is infused with a touch of Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and warm spices like cinnamon, cloves, and ginger for a cozy, aromatic finish. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s an easy yet elegant addition to any festive feast. Brush it generously over your ham during the final stages of baking to achieve a caramelized, glossy coat packed with flavor. Perfect for Christmas, Easter, or any special occasion, this festive glaze will have your guests coming back for seconds.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 0.5 cup honey
- 0.25 cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
- 0.25 teaspoon ground ginger
- 0.25 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the brown sugar, honey, and orange juice. Stir the ingredients together over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
Add the Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, ground ginger, kosher salt, and black pepper to the saucepan. Stir well to combine.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently to prevent sticking or burning. Let it cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the glaze thickens slightly. It should coat the back of a spoon.
Once the glaze reaches the desired consistency, remove it from the heat and let it cool for 2-3 minutes before using.
Brush the glaze generously over your cooked or partially cooked ham during the final 30 minutes of baking. Reapply the glaze every 10 minutes to build up the flavor and create a glossy finish.
Serve the ham hot with extra glaze drizzled over the slices for added flavor. Enjoy your festive meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1015 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.3 g | 8% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 886 mg | 39% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 248.8 g | 90% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 243.5 g | ||
| Protein | 1.2 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 152 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 400 mg | 8% | |
*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.
