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Ham Glaze Recipe
You only need five ingredients and five minutes to make this delicious ham glaze. It makes a wonderful holiday entrée, but it’s also simple enough you can make this sweet apricot glaze for any meal.
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This irresistible ham glaze recipe is as simple as it gets, making your ham irresistibly juicy with a classic sticky and sweet coating. Just five ingredients and one easy step are all you need to create it.
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Choosing a pre-sliced ham can make your dinner preparations a breeze, and there's a bonus: the glaze has a chance to trickle between the slices, infusing the ham with that sweet, honeyed flavor.
Plus, the slices you don't finish are perfect for making delicious sandwiches the next day!
Ingredients for Ham Glaze Recipe
What you'll need to make this ham glaze recipe:
- ½ cup of apricot jam
- ½ cup of honey
- 1 tablespoon of cornstarch
- 3 teaspoons of lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon of cloves
SUBSTITUTIONS AND ADDITIONS
These easy substitutions and additions can easily be swapped out while still maintaining the deliciousness of this easy to make ham glaze!
- Tangy: For a bit more zest, consider mixing in Dijon mustard and garlic cloves. It'll add a nice tangy kick.
- Sweet: If you're in the mood for a different kind of sweetness, try using pineapple juice and brown sugar or maple syrup instead of apricot jam and honey.
How to make this Ham Glaze Recipe
Pro Tip
Consider whipping up a double batch of this glaze, allowing guests to drizzle extra on their portions as they wish.
FIRST STEP: Mix all ingredients until well incorporated and bring to a boil.
SECOND STEP: Once it’s boiling, it is done.
Pro Tip
Be careful not to boil it too much, or your glaze might turn into something more like caramel than a glaze!
THIRD STEP Pour over ham and cook until it’s bubbling.
Pro Tip
This ham glaze recipe can also be used to make a delicious slow cooker ham.
This sweet and delightful homemade glaze recipe is not only easy to make but is sure to become a family favorite for years to come. It'll give you a juicy ham that everyone in the family will love.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I cut a ham?
Start slicing your ham by first making a flat base. Cut a slice off the widest part to steady it on your chopping board. Use a large fork to hold the ham firmly in place, then with a sharp knife, begin at the shank end (which is pointier than the butt end).
Slice vertically, making thin cuts all the way to the bone. After slicing, finish with a horizontal cut parallel to the bone at the bottom to free up the slices you've made.
How long do I cook a ham for?
The amount of time you need to cook your ham depends a lot on its size. To avoid ending up with a dry, overcooked ham, it's important to get the timing right. Here's a quick guide for cooking bone-in ham joints that weigh between 10 and 14 pounds:
- For smoked ham that's uncooked: 18 to 20 minutes per pound.
- For smoked ham that's already cooked: 15 to 18 minutes per pound.
- For fresh ham that's uncooked: 22 to 26 minutes per pound.
Storing this Recipe
In the Fridge: Leftover ham? Keep it in the fridge and it'll be good for up to a week.
In the Freezer: Got more ham than you can eat right now? Freeze it, and it'll last for up to three months.
Just slice the ham, pack it into airtight freezer bags, and you're set. If you're thinking of adding it to soups or casseroles later, chop it into small pieces before freezing.
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Ham Glaze Recipe
You only need five ingredients and five minutes to make this delicious ham glaze. It makes a wonderful holiday entrée, but it’s also simple enough you can make this sweet apricot glaze for any meal.
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Ingredients
- ½ cup apricot jam
- ½ cup honey
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 3 teaspoons lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon cloves
DIRECTIONS
- Mix all ingredients until well incorporated and bring to a boil.TIP: Once it’s boiling, you’re ready for the next step. Don’t overboil or your glaze will become more like a caramel instead of a glaze!
- Pour over ham and cook until it's bubbling.TIP: You can also make a double batch of this glaze so guests can add more to their serving.
Notes
- You can also make a double batch of this glaze so guests can add more to their serving.
- Don’t overboil or your glaze will become more like a caramel instead of a glaze!
- You can also make slow cooker ham using this ham glaze recipe.
Nutrition
Calories: 105kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 25mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 30IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg
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Comments
Bonnie Ekvall says
Perfect glaze to accent the Ham.
Desertdave57 says
Excellent! Great recipe, as well as improvisation should you not have what's needed on hand. I DO prefer, as a Student Chef, my tasty standby Brown Sugar. I'll be using this on Easter.