Elegant Hollday Ham Glaze

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Servings: 3 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A glossy, sweet-tart glaze that elevates holiday ham with rich wine and fruit notes
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This elegant holiday ham glaze transforms a simple roast into a show-stopping centerpiece. By combining sweet red wine with light corn syrup and a hint of mustard, you create a complex balance of sweet, tart, and savory flavors. The glaze reduces into a glossy, sticky coating that caramelizes beautifully against the warm, salty ham. It is perfect for Christmas dinner, New Year’s celebrations, or any special occasion where you want to impress your guests. The addition of cranberry sauce adds a festive pop of color and extra fruitiness, while a touch of cornstarch ensures the perfect thick consistency. Easy to prepare and impossible to resist, this glaze brings home-style comfort with a sophisticated twist.

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Elegant Hollday Ham Glaze

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 3 Calories: 49.2

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This elegant holiday ham glaze transforms a simple roast into a show-stopping centerpiece. By combining sweet red wine with light corn syrup and a hint of mustard, you create a complex balance of sweet, tart, and savory flavors. The glaze reduces into a glossy, sticky coating that caramelizes beautifully against the warm, salty ham. It is perfect for Christmas dinner, New Year's celebrations, or any special occasion where you want to impress your guests. The addition of cranberry sauce adds a festive pop of color and extra fruitiness, while a touch of cornstarch ensures the perfect thick consistency. Easy to prepare and impossible to resist, this glaze brings home-style comfort with a sophisticated twist.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine orange juice, lemon juice, sweet red wine (or cranberry juice), light corn syrup, and mustard.
  2. Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  3. Reduce heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow flavors to meld.
  4. Stir in the cranberry sauce and any reserved ham drippings if desired; heat through until warm.
  5. If a thicker consistency is desired, increase heat slightly and bring the glaze just to a boil.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and cold water until smooth to create a slurry.
  7. Slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the boiling glaze while stirring constantly.
  8. Cook and stir for another 1-2 minutes until the glaze thickens slightly and becomes glossy.
  9. Remove from heat and serve warm, drizzling generously over sliced ham.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 3

Amount Per Serving
Calories 49.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.0g0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 2.4mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 1.6g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.4g
Protein 0.1g1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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