Brown Sugar Ham Glaze
A sweet and tangy glaze that transforms a simple ham into a delicious centerpiece for any feast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
Instructions
- Combine the light brown sugar, orange juice, honey, cinnamon, and ground cloves in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, cooking for 5-7 minutes until it thickens.
- Brush the glaze over your ham during the last 30 minutes of baking, applying every 10 minutes.
- Let the ham rest for a few minutes before slicing and drizzle any remaining glaze over the top.
Notes
For extra flavor, use high-quality honey and fresh orange juice. You can also double the recipe for larger hams.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg