Pineapple Sauce Glaze for Hamloaf Ham Balls Lancaster County
Add a touch of Lancaster County charm to your table with this irresistible Pineapple Sauce Glaze for Hamloaf Ham Balls. This sweet and tangy glaze combines crushed pineapple, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar for a perfectly balanced flavor that brings out the savory richness of classic ham balls. Thickened with a quick cornstarch slurry and finished with a touch of butter for silky smoothness, this glaze is simple to prepare in just 15 minutes. For an optional kick, a dash of ground mustard adds an extra layer of complexity. Whether you're serving this glaze for a comforting family dinner or a festive holiday gathering, it’s the perfect way to elevate your hamloaf ham balls to a whole new level of deliciousness.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces crushed pineapple (in juice)
- 0.5 cups brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 0.5 teaspoons ground mustard (optional)
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the crushed pineapple (with its juice), brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir the mixture until the brown sugar is dissolved.
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water until smooth to create a slurry.
Slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the saucepan while continuously whisking.
Add the ground mustard (if using) to the saucepan for an extra depth of flavor.
Continue to cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the glaze thickens and reaches the desired consistency (around 5-7 minutes).
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the butter until fully melted and incorporated.
Use the pineapple sauce glaze to coat your freshly cooked ham balls, letting the glaze caramelize slightly in the oven or under the broiler for about 3-5 minutes.
Serve the hamloaf ham balls with the pineapple sauce glaze drizzled generously over them.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
424 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.0 g | 15% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.4 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 33 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 97 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 79.1 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 70.6 g | ||
| Protein | 0.5 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 71 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 130 mg | 3% | |
*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.
