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Ham Glaze

Elevate your Easter ham with this super easy homemade glaze! Made with simple spices, brown sugar, honey, and butter, it’s the best way to add extra flavor and texture. A must-make!

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 1 10-pound ham
Calories: 1586 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup butter
  • ¾ cup light brown sugar, packed
  • ½ cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon ground mustard
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
  • dash ground nutmeg, optional

Instructions

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  1. In a small saucepan, add ¼ cup butter, ¾ cup light brown sugar,½ cup honey, 1 tablespoon ground mustard, ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves, ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon, and a dash ground nutmeg, if using.
  2. Over medium-high heat, whisk until the butter melts, the sugar dissolves, and the ingredients are smooth and combined.
  3. Continue to heat for 1-2 minutes or until the glaze is warmed through.
  4. Baste the glaze on top of your ham before it goes into the oven to cook. Save some glaze to baste on the ham throughout the cooking process and right before serving.

Nutrition Information

Calories 1586kcal (79%) Carbohydrates 304g (101%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 49g (75%) Saturated Fat 29g (145%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 14g Trans Fat 2g Cholesterol 122mg (41%) Sodium 420mg (18%) Potassium 377mg (11%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 300g (600%) Vitamin A 1421IU (28%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 183mg (18%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 110-pound ham

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1586

% Daily Value*

Calories 1586kcal 79%
Carbohydrates 304g 101%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 49g 75%
Saturated Fat 29g 145%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 14g 70%
Trans Fat 2g 100%
Cholesterol 122mg 41%
Sodium 420mg 18%
Potassium 377mg 8%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 300g 600%
Vitamin A 1421IU 28%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 183mg 18%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.