My Ham Glaze

Transform your holiday ham into a show-stopping centerpiece with "My Ham Glaze," a perfectly balanced blend of sweet, tangy, and spiced flavors. This easy-to-make glaze combines rich brown sugar, golden honey, and bright orange juice with a hint of Dijon mustard and apple cider vinegar for a delectable tang. Warm spices like cinnamon, cloves, and ginger add an aromatic depth, while melted butter ensures a glossy, velvety finish. Ready in just 15 minutes, this glaze is perfect for brushing over ham during the final stages of roasting, creating a beautiful, caramelized crust. Serve your ham with extra glaze on the side for a mouthwatering holiday feast that’s sure to impress! Keywords: ham glaze recipe, holiday ham, sweet and tangy glaze, spiced glaze, easy ham glaze.

Nutriscore Rating: 39/100

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 orange juice
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
• 0.25 teaspoon ground ginger
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine brown sugar, honey, orange juice, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar.

Step 2

Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir the mixture continuously until the sugar is fully dissolved.

Step 3

Add ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and ground ginger to the saucepan, and mix well to incorporate the spices.

Step 4

Add the unsalted butter and continue to stir until it has melted and the glaze becomes smooth and slightly thickened, approximately 8-10 minutes.

Step 5

Once the glaze reaches your desired thickness, remove it from the heat and let it cool slightly.

Step 6

Brush the glaze generously over the ham during the last 30 minutes of roasting in the oven, basting every 10 minutes for a rich, caramelized finish.

Step 7

Serve the ham with the remaining glaze drizzled on top or on the side for extra flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	401.5 grams (401.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1217

Total Fat 30.30g	39%
Saturated Fat 14.00g	70%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 62mg	21%
Sodium 743mg	32%
Total Carbohydrate 248.40g	90%
Dietary Fiber 1.10g	4%
Total Sugars 243.50g
Protein 1.40g	3%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 155mg	12%
Iron 2mg	11%
Potassium 398mg	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: 21.4%

Protein: 0.4%

Carbs: 78.1%