Ham glaze is a delicious and easy way to add flavor to your holiday ham. A glaze is a mixture of sweet and savory ingredients that is brushed over the ham before baking. It helps to add a delicious crust to the ham and enhances the natural flavors of the meat.
The traditional ham glaze is made with brown sugar, honey, and mustard, but there are many variations that can be made with different ingredients such as pineapple juice, marmalade, maple syrup, and more.
In this ham glaze recipe, we will be using a combination of brown sugar, honey, and mustard to create a sweet and tangy glaze that will make your holiday ham the star of the show. Whether you're hosting a big family dinner or just looking for a new way to enjoy your weekly ham, this recipe is sure to please.
🎀Ingredients:
📌 1 cup brown sugar
📌 1/4 cup honey
📌 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
📌 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
📌 2 cloves of garlic, minced
📌 1 tsp ground cinnamon
(optional)
📌 Salt and pepper to taste
🎀 Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 350°F.
In a small saucepan, combine
the brown sugar, honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, and
cinnamon (if using). Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the
sugar has dissolved and the mixture is well combined.
Remove from heat and season
with salt and pepper to taste.
Place your ham in a baking
dish and brush the glaze over the ham, making sure to cover it evenly.
Bake the ham in the preheated
oven for 20-30 minutes or until the glaze is golden brown and bubbly.
Let the ham rest for 10
minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy!
Note: If you want to add more sweetness you can use apricot preserves or pineapple juice. You can also add some spices such as cumin, ginger, or nutmeg to the glaze for extra flavor.