Description
This sweet and tangy Brown Sugar Ham Glaze is the perfect finishing touch for your holiday ham. With a blend of brown sugar, honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and a hint of cloves, it creates a beautifully caramelized coating that enhances the flavor of your ham.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/3 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and ground cloves.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
- Brush the glaze generously over the ham during the last 30 minutes of baking, allowing it to caramelize.
Notes
- This glaze works well with both bone-in and boneless hams.
- For an extra layer of flavor, you can add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg.
- You can prepare this glaze in advance and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes