Holiday Ham Glaze

Elevate your holiday feast with this luscious Holiday Ham Glaze, a perfect blend of warm, aromatic spices and zesty citrus flavors. This quick and easy glaze recipe combines the richness of brown sugar, honey, and maple syrup with a tangy kick of Dijon mustard and apple cider vinegar. Infused with cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and fresh orange zest, it strikes a delightful balance of sweet and savory that's sure to impress your guests. Ready in just 15 minutes, this glaze transforms any pre-cooked ham into a centerpiece of holiday cheer, with a glossy, flavorful finish. Treat your loved ones to this gourmet touch and don't forget to serve extra glaze on the side for irresistible flavor in every bite! Keywords: holiday ham glaze, ham glaze recipe, sweet and savory ham glaze, festive ham seasoning, easy ham glaze.

Nutriscore Rating: 46/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 1

Ingredients

• 1 cup brown sugar
• 0.5 cup honey
• 0.25 cup maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
• 0.25 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon orange zest
• 2 tablespoons orange juice

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine the brown sugar, honey, and maple syrup over medium heat.

Step 2

Stir the mixture continuously until the sugar dissolves completely and the ingredients are well combined, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Add the Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, ground ginger, orange zest, and orange juice to the pan. Whisk thoroughly to incorporate.

Step 4

Bring the mixture to a simmer and allow it to cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the glaze thickens slightly.

Step 5

Remove the glaze from heat and let it cool for about 5 minutes before using.

Step 6

Brush the glaze generously over your pre-cooked ham, ensuring even coverage. For best results, reapply the glaze periodically during the final 30 minutes of baking your ham.

Step 7

Serve the ham warm with extra glaze on the side, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	406.5 grams (406.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1201

Total Fat 6.30g	8%
Saturated Fat 0.00g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 744mg	32%
Total Carbohydrate 299.10g	109%
Dietary Fiber 1.50g	5%
Total Sugars 294.10g
Protein 1.00g	2%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 150mg	12%
Iron 2mg	11%
Potassium 345mg	7%

*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: 4.5%

Protein: 0.3%

Carbs: 95.2%