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The Best Ham Glaze (Easy)

Give your ham a flavor boost with this 5-ingredient ham glaze!

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 38 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ⅔ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup orange juice or pineapple juice
  • 2-3 tablespoons Dijon mustard or grainy mustard
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 pinch ground cloves

Instructions

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  1. In a small bowl, whisk all ingredients together.
  2. Brush over a spiral cut or scored ham (see notes) about 20-30 minutes before the ham is done or when the ham reaches 115 to 120°F. Continue baking according to your recipe or until the ham reaches 138°F.
  3. If desired, brush a second glaze overtop once the ham is done cooking and broil for 3 to 4 minutes to caramelize the glaze.
  4. Remove from the oven and let the ham rest for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • If your ham is not spiral cut, I recommend scoring the ham to allow the glaze to seep in. Before baking, use a sharp knife to cut diagonal lines in a diamond pattern about 1/8-inch deep. 
  • Nutrition information is based on 1 tablespoon of ham glaze.
  • Unused glaze can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Stir before using again.
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Nutrition Information

Calories 38 (2%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Sodium 23mg (1%) Potassium 22mg (1%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 10IU (0%) Vitamin C 1.9mg (2%) Calcium 9mg (1%) Iron 0.1mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1cup

Amount Per Serving

Calories 38

% Daily Value*

Calories 38 2%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Sodium 23mg 1%
Potassium 22mg 0%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 10IU 0%
Vitamin C 1.9mg 2%
Calcium 9mg 1%
Iron 0.1mg 1%

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