Simple Homemade Christmas Ham Glaze – Sweet, Spiced, and Delicious

Make your holiday ham unforgettable with this easy brown sugar honey glaze! Sweet, savory, and perfectly caramelized, this homemade Christmas ham glaze adds rich flavor and a beautiful golden finish to your festive table.

Simple Homemade Christmas Ham Glaze

Bring festive flavor to your holiday table with this irresistible Christmas ham glaze! A perfect blend of brown sugar, honey, and warm spices creates a glossy, caramelized finish that turns any ham into a show-stopping centerpiece. Simple to make, unforgettable to taste — the ultimate holiday glaze!

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Servings: 6

Calories: 179

Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

1 1/4 cup Pineapple juice 100%
1 1/2 cup Dark brown sugar
3 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp Salted butter
1 tbsp Garlic cloves Whole
1 tsp Cinnamon Ground
1/2 tsp Nutmeg

Method

Add the pineapple juice, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, salted butter, garlic cloves, cinnamon, and nutmeg to a 1-1 1/2 quart heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Whisk to help the brown sugar dissolve.
Allow the glaze to reach a very low simmer. Reduce to low and continue to summer for about 6-8 minutes until the sauce begins to thicken. Whisk often. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
Use a slated spoon to scoop out the whole cloves and discard them. Pour glaze into a 1 pint mason jar with a lid and store in fridge until ready to use.
When ready to cook your ham, follow the instructions of your ham and add glaze when instructed.