Old Fashioned Ham Glaze

Elevate your holiday ham with this irresistible Old Fashioned Ham Glaze—a perfect blend of sweetness, tang, and warm spice. This classic recipe combines brown sugar, honey, and Dijon mustard with fruity pineapple juice and apple cider vinegar for a balanced tangy-sweet glaze, while a touch of cinnamon and cloves adds a cozy, aromatic depth. Finished with a velvety swirl of butter, this glaze effortlessly transforms into a sticky, caramelized coating in the oven that enhances every savory bite of ham. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy-to-make glaze is perfect for any festive gathering or Sunday dinner, ensuring your ham is the star of the table. Use keywords like "homemade ham glaze," "holiday ham recipe," and "brown sugar pineapple glaze" to perfect your search!

Nutriscore Rating: 41/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 1

Ingredients

• 1 cup brown sugar
• 0.5 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 0.5 cup pineapple juice
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine the brown sugar, honey, Dijon mustard, pineapple juice, apple cider vinegar, ground cinnamon, and ground cloves.

Step 2

Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir constantly to dissolve the sugar and blend the ingredients together.

Step 3

Once the mixture comes to a simmer, reduce the heat to low and allow it to cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the glaze begins to thicken slightly.

Step 4

Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the butter until melted and incorporated into the glaze.

Step 5

Let the glaze cool for a few minutes before brushing it onto your cooked or partially cooked ham, ensuring even coverage.

Step 6

Return the glazed ham to the oven and bake at 325°F (160°C) for 15-20 minutes, or until the glaze is caramelized and slightly sticky.

Step 7

Serve the ham warm, with additional glaze drizzled over the slices if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	473.9 grams (473.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1256

Total Fat 30.10g	39%
Saturated Fat 14.00g	70%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 62mg	21%
Sodium 743mg	32%
Total Carbohydrate 258.90g	94%
Dietary Fiber 0.90g	3%
Total Sugars 255.30g
Protein 0.90g	2%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 164mg	13%
Iron 2mg	11%
Potassium 407mg	9%

*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: 20.7%

Protein: 0.3%

Carbs: 79.0%