Description
This Easy Honey Glaze for Ham is a delightful mixture of sweet and spicy flavors. Featuring brown sugar and honey, it promises to elevate your meal with just a few steps, making it a fantastic choice for family dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine brown sugar, honey, orange juice, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.
- Stir the mixture and bring it to a rapid boil, cooking for about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and allow it to cool slightly.
- Brush or drizzle the glaze over the ham 20 minutes before it finishes cooking.
- Return the ham to the oven uncovered, and bake for an additional 20 minutes until the glaze becomes slightly crispy, ensuring the internal temperature reaches 140 degrees F.
Notes
For an extra zing, consider adding a splash of lemon juice.
This glaze works well with other meats, like chicken or pork.
Store any leftover glaze in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0.1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
