Description
Elevate your holiday feast with this irresistible brown sugar ham glaze that combines sweetness and tang for a flavor explosion. This easy-to-make glaze enhances the taste of your ham while creating a stunning caramelized finish, making it the perfect centerpiece for any festive gathering. Impress your family and friends with every delicious bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a medium bowl, mix together the brown sugar, Dijon mustard, pineapple juice, ground cloves, and ground cinnamon until smooth.
- Place your fully cooked ham in a roasting pan and generously brush the glaze over the entire surface.
- Cover loosely with aluminum foil and bake for 1 hour, basting with more glaze every 15 minutes. Remove the foil for the last 15 minutes to allow caramelization.
- Let it rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 oz (85g)
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 651mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 45mg