Simple Raisin Sauce for Ham
Elevate your ham dinners with this irresistibly sweet and tangy Simple Raisin Sauce for Ham, a quick and easy recipe that's ready in just 15 minutes. Featuring plump raisins simmered to perfection, this sauce combines hints of warm cinnamon, spicy cloves, and zesty apple cider vinegar for a beautifully balanced flavor profile. Brown sugar adds depth, while cornstarch ensures a luscious, glossy thickness that clings effortlessly to every slice of ham. Whether served warm or at room temperature, this easy homemade sauce is the ideal accompaniment for holiday meals, Sunday roasts, or any ham-centric feast. Perfect for impressing guests without hours in the kitchen, this recipe is a must-try addition to your repertoire!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Water
- 1 cup Raisins
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.125 teaspoon Ground cloves
- 0.125 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the water and raisins. Heat over medium-high heat until the mixture comes to a boil.
Reduce the heat to medium and allow the raisins to simmer for 5 minutes, or until they've softened and plumped up.
In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, cornstarch, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and salt. Stir to create a smooth paste.
Gradually add the paste to the saucepan with the simmering raisins. Stir the mixture continuously to avoid lumps as it thickens.
Cook the sauce for an additional 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until it reaches a glossy, slightly thick consistency.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the raisin sauce cool for a few minutes. It will thicken further as it cools.
Serve the raisin sauce warm or at room temperature alongside your ham. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
793 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 367 mg | 16% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 206.2 g | 75% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.7 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 174.8 g | ||
| Protein | 5.3 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 184 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 1314 mg | 28% | |
*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.
