Ham Glaze Recipe
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
143 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Ham Glaze Recipe
Description
This Ham Glaze recipe brings together butter, brown sugar, pineapple juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves cooked over medium heat until the mixture becomes syrupy. This glaze is poured over the ham partway through baking, covered and roasted at 350°F, then uncovered and glazed again before a final bake at a higher temperature. This process creates a moist, caramelized crust with warm spice notes and sweet pineapple undertones enhancing the ham's flavor.
Using either light or dark brown sugar affects the flavor profile slightly, with dark brown sugar lending more molasses richness, while light sugar offers a more neutral sweetness. The glaze is best prepared just before use as it can harden if refrigerated.
If the glaze thickens too much after cooling, gently reheating it in a microwave restores pourable consistency without affecting texture or flavor. This glaze suits a variety of ham styles, providing a sweet-spiced finish that complements the savory meat.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- nutmeg pinch
- cloves pinch
Instructions
- Add the butter, brown sugar, pineapple juice, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves to a pan. Place the pan over medium heat.
- Bring the pot to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes or until glaze is syrupy.
- Pour half the glaze over your ham. Cover the ham with foil and bake at 350 degrees F for 15 minutes per pound.
- Uncover the ham and pour the remaining glaze over the top. Increase the oven to 400 degrees F. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until ham is caramelized and browned.
Notes
- Light brown sugar yields a milder sweetness, while dark brown sugar adds a stronger molasses flavor to the glaze.
- Prepare the glaze fresh before use as it does not store well and hardens when chilled.
- If glaze thickens after cooling, gently warm it in the microwave for about 30 seconds to restore pourability.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 143 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 143kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 73mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 37mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 236IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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