Description
This sweet and tangy glaze is perfect for ham, adding a beautiful shiny finish and rich flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup Dijon mustard
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the brown sugar, honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, cinnamon, and ground cloves.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir constantly until the brown sugar fully dissolves.
- Let the mixture come to a gentle simmer.
- Simmer for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring often, until the glaze thickens slightly.
- Remove the glaze from heat and let it cool for 5 minutes.
- Brush the glaze onto your ham during the last 30 minutes of baking.
- Reapply every 10 minutes for a glossy, flavorful finish.
Notes
- This glaze can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the glaze.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sauces
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg