Name: Brown Sugar Glaze for Ham
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 cup lightly packed brown sugar; OR brown sugar alternative ((for lower sugar option)); 1/3 cup honey ((can use maple syrup for a different flavor note)); 1/2 cup pineapple juice (or crushed pineapple with some extra juice if you like some chunks); 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon yellow mustard; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

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Look no further for a flavor-packed and versatile brown sugar glaze recipe that’s perfect for your ham, chicken, salmon, pork chops, burgers, kabobs, roasted veggies and more! It’s easy to make and will work flavor wonders for your food!

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From Scratch Ham Glaze

Look no further for an absolutely finger-licking maple brown sugar glaze for your ham! Forget the glaze packet that comes with your ham, this brown sugar glaze is super quick and easy to make and tastes much better than the store-bought stuff. It’s ready in about 10 minutes and keeps for at least a couple of weeks in the fridge.

With multiple layers of deliciously balanced flavors, this homemade brown sugar glaze incorporates a variety of spices along with honey, pineapple juice and mustard. For a different flavor dimension you can also swap out the honey for maple syrup. And if you prefer you can also substitute orange juice for the pineapple juice. Either way, your ham is going to be a hit!

I just used this glaze on some mouthwatering pork chops earlier this week and our family is looking forward to enjoying it on our upcoming Easter ham! However you choose to use this glaze you are all SET for a feast. Bursting with flavor and finger-licking delicious, you’ll love this versatile pineapple brown sugar honey mustard glaze! Whew, that was a mouthful – but a thoroughly scrumptious one!

Brown Sugar Glaze Recipe

Let’s get started!

Place all of the ingredients in a medium sauce pan. Bring it to a simmer and simmer over medium heat for 7-10 minutes, stirring frequently, until the mixture is slightly syrupy (it will thicken as it cools).

For the best flavor, refrigerate overnight to allow the flavors to fully develop. This brown sugar glaze will keep in the fridge for about 2 weeks.

Enjoy!

How to Use Brown Sugar Glaze

This makes the best glaze for ham, bar none. But this brown sugar glaze isn’t for ham alone, it’s adds a “yumminess factor” to multiple foods! In addition to your ham, use this brown sugar glaze on your chicken, meatloaf, burgers, kabobs, pork chops, salmon, carrots, roasted veggies (Brussels sprouts, parsnips, carrots, cauliflower, etc) and anything else that tickles your fancy!

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