Brown Sugar Glaze for Ham
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
12
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Calories
106 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Brown Sugar Glaze for Ham
Description
The Brown Sugar Glaze for Ham begins by combining light brown sugar, honey (or maple syrup), pineapple juice (or a variation such as orange juice), apple cider vinegar, and two types of mustard—yellow and Dijon. Warm spices including cinnamon, cloves, ginger, black pepper, and garlic powder add depth. The mixture is gently simmered for 7-10 minutes until it reduces to a syrupy consistency that thickens further upon cooling.
This glaze melds the sweetness of sugars and honey with the acidic tang of fruit juice and vinegar, accented by warm spices and pungent mustard flavors. The syrupy texture clings well to the surface of a ham, creating a flavorful crust that caramelizes during baking or broiling.
For optimal flavor development, refrigerate the glaze overnight before use. It stores well in the refrigerator for up to two weeks, allowing for convenient advance preparation. This glaze is applied to ham during the final cooking stages to add a glossy finish and complex sweet-tart-spicy taste.
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown sugar lightly packed
- brown sugar for lower sugar option, or alternative
- 1/3 cup honey (can use maple syrup for a different flavor note)
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice can use orange juice for a different flavor note, or crushed pineapple with some extra juice for chunks
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon cloves ground
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Place all of the ingredients in a medium sauce pan. Simmer for 7-10 minutes, stirring frequently, until the mixture is slightly syrupy (it will thicken as it cools).For the best flavor, refrigerate overnight to allow the flavors to fully develop. This brown sugar glaze will keep in the fridge for about 2 weeks.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 106 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 106kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Sodium | 34mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 42mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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