Spice Y Citrus Ham Glaze
Elevate your holiday table or Sunday dinner with this irresistible Spice Y Citrus Ham Glaze, a perfect blend of zesty citrus and warming spices. This quick and easy recipe combines fresh orange juice, honey, and brown sugar for a sweet, caramelized base, while Dijon mustard and apple cider vinegar add a subtly tangy kick. Warm spices like cinnamon, cloves, and ginger, paired with a touch of cayenne pepper, create a symphony of flavors that bring out the savory richness of your ham. Finished with the fragrant zest of oranges and lemons, this glaze delivers a glossy, golden coating that’s as aromatic as it is delicious. Ready in just 25 minutes, this versatile ham glaze is perfect for holiday feasts, family gatherings, or whenever you want to impress your guests with a dish that’s both stunning and flavorful.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup orange juice
- 0.5 cup honey
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
- 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 0.5 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine orange juice, honey, and brown sugar over medium heat. Stir continuously until the sugar is fully dissolved.
Add Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, ground ginger, and cayenne pepper to the pan. Mix thoroughly to combine.
Stir in the orange zest and lemon zest to enhance the citrus aroma. Simmer the mixture on low heat for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.
Remove the glaze from heat and allow it to cool slightly. Ensure it achieves a pourable consistency for easy application.
Brush the glaze generously over your cooked ham, ensuring even coverage. If you're baking your ham, apply the glaze during the last 20-30 minutes of baking time, brushing additional layers every 10 minutes for a glossy, caramelized finish.
Serve and enjoy the beautifully spiced, citrus-glazed ham with your guests!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
836 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.2 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 719 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 198.8 g | 72% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 188.5 g | ||
| Protein | 2.9 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 126 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 668 mg | 14% | |
*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.
