Brown Sugar Ham Glaze
If you're looking to elevate your holiday or Sunday dinner with a touch of sweetness and warmth, this Brown Sugar Ham Glaze is the perfect addition to your meal. The combination of rich brown sugar, tangy mustard, and flavorful spices creates a glaze that caramelizes beautifully on the ham, adding an irresistible depth of flavor. Whether you're hosting a gathering or simply craving a cozy home-cooked meal, this recipe will surely impress your guests and have them coming back for seconds.
Brown Sugar Ham Glaze
Ingredients
Instructions
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In a medium saucepan, combine the brown sugar, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, ground cloves, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and ground ginger.
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Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the brown sugar has completely melted and the mixture is smooth and well combined.
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Reduce the heat to low and let the glaze simmer for about 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together and the glaze to thicken slightly.
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Once the glaze has reached a syrupy consistency, remove it from the heat and let it cool slightly before using it on the ham.
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To prepare your ham, place it in a roasting pan and score the surface with a knife in a crisscross pattern.
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Brush the prepared Brown Sugar Ham Glaze generously over the scored ham, making sure to cover it entirely.
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Bake the ham according to your preferred recipe or package instructions, basting it with the glaze every 20 minutes or so to build up a delicious caramelized coating.
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Once the ham is cooked through and the glaze has caramelized to a golden brown color, remove it from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1 tablespoon- Calories
- Estimated 50 kcal per serving
- Total Fat
- Estimated 0.1g per serving
- Saturated Fat
- Estimated 0g per serving
- Cholesterol
- Estimated 0mg per serving
- Sodium
- Estimated 20mg per serving
- Total Carbohydrate
- Estimated 12.5g per serving
- Dietary Fiber
- Estimated 0.1g per serving
- Sugars
- Estimated 12g per serving
- Protein
- Estimated 0.1g per serving
This Brown Sugar Ham Glaze will add a delightful touch of sweetness and flavor to your ham, making it the star of your meal. The blend of brown sugar and spices creates a luscious glaze that caramelizes beautifully, adding a depth of flavor that will impress your guests. Whether you're enjoying a special occasion or simply want to elevate your everyday meals, this recipe is a surefire way to make your ham shine. So, next time you're in the mood for a delicious ham with a hint of sweetness, give this Brown Sugar Ham Glaze a try – you won't be disappointed!