Description
This Easy Honey Glaze for Ham is a delightful blend of brown sugar, honey, and aromatic spices, resulting in a rich, sweet topping that enhances your ham beautifully. Perfect for family gatherings or holiday dinners, this glaze is easy to prepare, making your meal a true standout with its delicious flavor and ease of use.
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, ground cloves, and nutmeg.
- Stir the mixture and bring it to a rapid boil for about 5 minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and let the glaze cool for a few minutes.
- Brush or drizzle the glaze over the ham about 20 minutes before the ham is done cooking.
- Return the ham to the oven, uncovered, and bake for an additional 20 minutes until the glaze is crispy and the internal temperature reaches 140 degrees F.
Notes
Adjust the seasoning to taste; feel free to add more spices for additional flavor.
This glaze can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Ensure the glaze is well-coated on the ham for the best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 8mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg