Ham Glaze
Elevate your holiday centerpiece with this irresistibly rich and flavorful Ham Glaze, the perfect finishing touch for baked ham. This recipe blends the sweetness of brown sugar, honey, and orange juice with the tangy depth of Dijon mustard and apple cider vinegar, while warm spices like ground cloves and cinnamon add a festive flair. The glaze, thickened to a luscious syrup-like consistency, is effortlessly prepared in just 15 minutes and coats beautifully for a golden, caramelized finish. Whether you're hosting a special occasion or simply craving a standout main course, this easy ham glaze recipe guarantees a crowd-pleasing result.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Brown sugar
- 0.5 cup Honey
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cloves
- 0.25 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 0.25 cup Orange juice
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
Instructions
In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, ground cloves, cinnamon, and orange juice.
Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar has dissolved and the ingredients are well combined.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and let it cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it begins to thicken slightly.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and whisk in the unsalted butter until it is fully melted and incorporated into the glaze.
Let the glaze cool for a few minutes to thicken further. It will have a syrup-like consistency that coats the back of a spoon.
Use the glaze to brush over your baked ham during the last 20-30 minutes of cooking, applying it in multiple layers every 10 minutes for a beautiful caramelized finish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1219 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.4 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.0 g | 70% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 745 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 248.1 g | 90% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 243.5 g | ||
| Protein | 1.4 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 153 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 410 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.
