Honey and Orange Ham Glaze

Elevate your holiday feast or Sunday supper with this irresistible Honey and Orange Ham Glaze recipe—a perfect blend of sweet, tangy, and spiced flavors. Featuring the natural sweetness of honey and a bright citrusy kick from fresh orange juice and zest, this easy-to-make glaze combines with the warm, aromatic notes of cinnamon and cloves for a truly festive touch. A hint of Dijon mustard adds a subtle tang, while brown sugar caramelizes beautifully during baking, creating a luscious, golden coating for your ham. Ready in just 20 minutes, this glaze transforms your baked ham into the centerpiece it deserves to be, delivering a harmonious mix of flavors in every bite. Brush it generously during the final 30 minutes of cooking for a perfectly rich, glossy finish that will leave everyone asking for seconds.

Nutriscore Rating: 46/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup Honey
• 0.5 cup Orange juice
• 1 tablespoon Orange zest
• 0.25 cup Brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground cloves
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine the honey, orange juice, and orange zest over medium heat.

Step 2

Stir in the brown sugar, Dijon mustard, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, salt, and black pepper.

Step 3

Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar and integrate the ingredients.

Step 4

Allow the glaze to cook for 5-7 minutes or until it slightly thickens. Be sure to keep stirring to prevent the glaze from burning.

Step 5

Remove the saucepan from heat and let the glaze cool slightly before using.

Step 6

Brush the glaze generously over your ham during the last 30 minutes of baking, reapplying every 10 minutes for a rich, caramelized coating.

Step 7

Serve your ham warm and enjoy the sweet, tangy, and spiced flavor of the honey and orange glaze.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	328.5 grams (328.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	636

Total Fat 6.80g	9%
Saturated Fat 0.00g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1298mg	56%
Total Carbohydrate 150.50g	55%
Dietary Fiber 2.90g	10%
Total Sugars 143.40g
Protein 2.00g	4%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 76mg	6%
Iron 2mg	8%
Potassium 388mg	8%

*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: 9.1%

Protein: 1.2%

Carbs: 89.7%