Holiday Ham Glaze
Elevate your holiday feast with this luscious Holiday Ham Glaze, a perfect blend of warm, aromatic spices and zesty citrus flavors. This quick and easy glaze recipe combines the richness of brown sugar, honey, and maple syrup with a tangy kick of Dijon mustard and apple cider vinegar. Infused with cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and fresh orange zest, it strikes a delightful balance of sweet and savory that's sure to impress your guests. Ready in just 15 minutes, this glaze transforms any pre-cooked ham into a centerpiece of holiday cheer, with a glossy, flavorful finish. Treat your loved ones to this gourmet touch and don't forget to serve extra glaze on the side for irresistible flavor in every bite! Keywords: holiday ham glaze, ham glaze recipe, sweet and savory ham glaze, festive ham seasoning, easy ham glaze.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 0.5 cup honey
- 0.25 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
- 0.25 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the brown sugar, honey, and maple syrup over medium heat.
Stir the mixture continuously until the sugar dissolves completely and the ingredients are well combined, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, ground ginger, orange zest, and orange juice to the pan. Whisk thoroughly to incorporate.
Bring the mixture to a simmer and allow it to cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the glaze thickens slightly.
Remove the glaze from heat and let it cool for about 5 minutes before using.
Brush the glaze generously over your pre-cooked ham, ensuring even coverage. For best results, reapply the glaze periodically during the final 30 minutes of baking your ham.
Serve the ham warm with extra glaze on the side, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1201 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 6.3 g | 8% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 744 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 299.1 g | 109% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 294.1 g | ||
| Protein | 1.0 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 150 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 345 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.
