3-Ingredient Ham Glaze Recipe
This 3-Ingredient ham glaze recipe couldn’t be easier! Brown sugar, orange juice and honey flavored dijon mustard come together to create the perfect sweet and tangy flavor profile for your holiday ham. Ditch the glaze packet and try this simple, homemade glaze instead.
Servings: 12
Calories: 68kcal
Equipment
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Spoon or whisk
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup packed brown sugar *dark or light
- ⅓ cup honey dijon mustard *see note below
- ¼ cup orange juice *see note below
Recipe notes:
Honey dijon: I buy honey flavored dijon mustard and I LOVE using it in ham glaze. You can also use regular dijon mustard and simply mix in a drizzle of honey if desired! Juice: You can use fresh or bottled juice. I've tried both and it didn't make a huge difference in flavor. Pineapple juice is a popular substitute! General: Leftover glaze? Simmer briefly in a small saucepan to melt sugar crystals and serve with ham.Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a large mixing bowl and whisk well.⅔ cup packed brown sugar, ⅓ cup honey dijon mustard, ¼ cup orange juice
- Use a pastry brush and apply half of the glaze to ham. If the ham is spiral cut, work glaze between slices. If not, cut grooves into the exterior before glazing! Cover ham with foil and bake according to package or recipe instructions (see my spiral ham tutorial for more details).
- Add remaining glaze toward the end of bake time and return to oven for 5-10 minutes longer at a nice high oven temp of around 400℉, uncovered. I like to broil for a few minutes at the end to caramelize the glaze and create a crispy exterior. Watch closely to avoid burning.
- Allow ham to rest and enjoy!
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Nutrition
Serving: 1/12th of recipe (all values are approximate. For glaze only, not ham). | Calories: 68kcal | Carbohydrates: 15.3g | Sugar: 14.4g