15+ Christmas Ham Glaze Recipe Brown Sugar Nz Unleash Your Inner Chef!
Published on: Mar 12, 2024
Christmas is a time for indulgence, and no holiday table is complete without a succulent Christmas ham. While there are many ways to prepare a delicious ham, one of the most popular and classic methods is to glaze it with a sweet and sticky brown sugar glaze. This NZ inspired recipe will elevate your Christmas dinner to a whole new level and leave your guests raving about your cooking skills. Not only is this glaze simple to make, but it also adds a beautiful caramelized crust to the ham, making it the star of the show.
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The Perfect Glaze for the Perfect Ham
Ingredients
To make this delectable Christmas ham glaze, you will need the following ingredients:
1 cup of brown sugar
½ cup of honey
¼ cup of NZ Manuka honey
1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon of ground cloves
½ teaspoon of ground nutmeg
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
In a small saucepan, mix together the brown sugar, honey, Manuka honey, Dijon mustard, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.
Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture has thickened.
Remove the glaze from the heat and let it cool for 5 minutes.
Place your Christmas ham in a roasting pan and brush the glaze evenly over the entire surface of the ham.
Cover the ham with foil and bake for 2 hours, basting with the glaze every 30 minutes.
Remove the foil and continue to bake for an additional 30 minutes, basting every 10 minutes, until the ham is caramelized and glazed to perfection.
Tips for the Best Glazed Ham
For a deeper flavor, marinate your ham in the glaze overnight before baking.
For a spicier kick, add a dash of cayenne pepper to the glaze mixture.
For a crispy crust, broil the ham for the last 5 minutes of baking.
Don't forget to save some of the glaze to serve alongside the ham for extra flavor!
With its combination of sweet and savory flavors, this Christmas ham glaze will be the highlight of your holiday feast. So go ahead and give this recipe a try, and impress your loved ones with a perfectly glazed ham that will have them coming back for seconds.
