Retro Ham Glaze

Bring a touch of vintage charm to your holiday feast with this irresistible Retro Ham Glaze recipe. Featuring a perfectly balanced blend of brown sugar, tangy pineapple juice, Dijon mustard, and golden honey, this sweet and savory glaze is elevated by the warm spices of ground cloves and cinnamon. A splash of apple cider vinegar adds a delightful tang, while a buttery finish ensures a rich, glossy coating for your ham. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy yet flavorful glaze caramelizes beautifully in the oven, creating a stunning centerpiece that's bursting with nostalgic flavor. Perfect for Easter, Christmas, or any special gathering, serve this glazed ham to impress your guests and evoke memories of cheerful, retro celebrations.

Nutriscore Rating: 39/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

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

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Place the saucepan over medium heat and whisk all the ingredients together until well combined.

Step 3

Stirring frequently, allow the mixture to come to a gentle simmer. This should take about 3-5 minutes.

Step 4

Reduce the heat to low and continue to simmer for an additional 7-10 minutes, or until the glaze has thickened slightly and coats the back of a spoon.

Step 5

Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the unsalted butter until melted and smooth.

Step 6

Let the glaze cool for a few minutes before brushing it generously over your cooked or partially cooked ham.

Step 7

If you're baking the ham, return it to the oven and bake uncovered at 325°F (163°C) for 15-20 minutes, basting with the glaze every 5 minutes, until the ham is caramelized and glossy.

Step 8

Remove the ham from the oven and allow it to rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	381.6 grams (381.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1017

Total Fat 30.10g	39%
Saturated Fat 14.00g	70%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 62mg	21%
Sodium 740mg	32%
Total Carbohydrate 194.90g	71%
Dietary Fiber 0.70g	3%
Total Sugars 191.90g
Protein 0.50g	1%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 156mg	12%
Iron 2mg	9%
Potassium 358mg	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: 25.7%

Protein: 0.2%

Carbs: 74.1%