Easy Raisin Sauce for Ham

Elevate your ham dinner with this Easy Raisin Sauce for Ham, a perfectly sweet and tangy accompaniment that’s as simple to make as it is delicious. This versatile sauce combines plump raisins, rich brown sugar, and a splash of apple cider vinegar with warming spices like cinnamon and cloves for a comforting, holiday-ready flavor profile. Thickened to a glossy perfection with a quick cornstarch slurry, this sauce takes just 15 minutes from start to finish. Serve it warm or at room temperature to enhance the savory, smoky flavor of your ham, making it an ideal addition to festive feasts or weeknight dinners alike. Perfect for entertaining, this crowd-pleasing recipe is sure to become a go-to ham glaze.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup raisins
• 1 cup water
• 0.5 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons cold water
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
• 0.125 teaspoon salt

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine raisins and 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes to plump the raisins.

Step 2

Stir in the brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Continue to simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is fully dissolved (approximately 2 minutes).

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water until smooth to create a slurry.

Step 4

Gradually whisk the cornstarch slurry into the simmering mixture. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy (about 1-2 minutes).

Step 5

Remove the sauce from the heat and let cool slightly. Serve warm or at room temperature over ham or as a side condiment.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	541.8 grams (541.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	794

Total Fat 0.50g	1%
Saturated Fat 0.20g	1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 369mg	16%
Total Carbohydrate 206.40g	75%
Dietary Fiber 7.80g	28%
Total Sugars 174.80g
Protein 5.40g	11%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 187mg	14%
Iron 4mg	20%
Potassium 1317mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 0.5%

Protein: 2.5%

Carbs: 96.9%