Lemon Sauce for Ham
Brighten up your next ham dinner with this tangy and silky Lemon Sauce for Ham, a quick and easy recipe that’s ready in just 15 minutes! Combining the zesty freshness of lemon juice and zest with the richness of melted butter, this luscious sauce strikes the perfect balance of sweet and tart. Thickened with cornstarch and lightly sweetened with granulated sugar, it creates a smooth, glossy topping that enhances the savory flavors of ham beautifully. Whether for a holiday spread or a weeknight upgrade, this homemade lemon sauce transforms your meal into a citrus-infused delight. Serve it warm and watch it become the star of the table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 cup cold water
- 0.25 cup lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the granulated sugar and cornstarch. Whisk together to break up any lumps and evenly distribute the ingredients.
Gradually add the cold water, whisking constantly, until the mixture is smooth.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and continuously stir the mixture until it begins to thicken and bubble. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
Once the mixture has thickened, remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, unsalted butter, and salt.
Mix until the butter has completely melted and the sauce is smooth and glossy.
Taste and adjust the salt or lemon juice as needed for desired flavor.
Serve the warm lemon sauce over sliced ham. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
661 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.2 g | 31% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.0 g | 70% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 605 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 119.4 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 101.5 g | ||
| Protein | 0.5 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 25 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 75 mg | 2% | |
*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.
