Orange-Brown Sugar Ham Glaze
Yield: 12 servings
This Orange-Brown Sugar Ham Glaze is sweet and citrusy, with Dijon mustard, balsamic vinegar and warm spices adding beautiful depth of flavor. Easy and delicious!
Ingredients
- ¾ cup light brown sugar
- ½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- orange zest from 1 large orange
- ¼ cup honey
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- 3 teaspoons cornstarch
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine brown sugar, orange juice and zest, honey, Dijon, balsamic vinegar, cinnamon, and cloves. Bring to a low boil and cook until brown sugar has melted and is no longer grainy.
- Transfer about ¼ cup of the glaze mixture to a small cup or bowl, add the cornstarch, and whisk briskly to combine evenly. Then slowly pour cornstarch slurry into the bubbling glaze mixture, whisking constantly to incorporate evenly. Cook for up to 5 minutes, or until glaze is thickened to your liking. If you'd like the glaze to be even thicker, repeat making another cornstarch slurry, and whisk in just a bit at a time, until glaze is thickened to your liking.
- To use on Crockpot Ham: Transfer finished ham from the slow cooker to a large cutting board, cut side down. Liberally brush the finished glaze over the ham. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
To store: Place orange-brown sugar ham glaze in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 1 week.
To reheat: Add the glaze to a saucepan set over medium-low heat. Heat gently, stirring often, until it's brushable again. If it's too thick, you can loosen it up with a bit more orange juice or some water. If it's too thin, create a bit more slurry with cornstarch again, and whisk it back into the warmed glaze on the stovetop until it's thickened to your liking.
To freeze: Place orange-brown sugar ham glaze in a freezer-safe container or bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before using.
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 85kcal Carbohydrates: 21g Protein: 0.3g Fat: 0.2g Saturated Fat: 0.01g Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g Trans Fat: 0.001g Sodium: 46mg Potassium: 52mg Fiber: 0.3g Sugar: 20g Vitamin A: 26IU Vitamin C: 6mg Calcium: 18mg Iron: 0.2mg
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