Fruity Sauce for Ham Low Fat
Elevate your ham dinner with this luscious and guilt-free Fruity Sauce for Ham that’s bursting with vibrant flavors and crafted to be low in fat. Made with a delightful combination of unsweetened pineapple juice, orange juice, and applesauce, this sauce boasts natural sweetness without the extra calories. A hint of honey adds richness while Dijon mustard delivers a subtle tang, perfectly complemented by warm spices like cinnamon and cloves. Thickened to a silky consistency with a cornstarch slurry, this simple yet elegant sauce takes just 15 minutes to make and pairs beautifully with savory ham. Ideal for holidays or weeknight meals, this easy-to-make sauce is as wholesome as it is delicious, making it a must-try addition to your recipe collection.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup pineapple juice (unsweetened)
- 0.5 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed or store-bought, no added sugar)
- 0.5 cup applesauce (unsweetened)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the pineapple juice, orange juice, applesauce, honey, and Dijon mustard.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir the mixture until everything is well combined.
Add the ground cinnamon and ground cloves to the mixture, stirring until the spices are evenly distributed.
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water until smooth to create a slurry.
Slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the saucepan while continuously stirring to avoid lumps.
Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring frequently as it thickens.
Once the sauce reaches your desired consistency (it should lightly coat the back of a spoon), remove it from the heat.
Allow the sauce to cool slightly before serving warm with ham. Alternatively, store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days and reheat before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
430 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.7 g | 5% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 357 mg | 16% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 102.3 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.1 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 80.9 g | ||
| Protein | 2.4 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 72 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 672 mg | 14% | |
*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.
