Easy Brown Sugar Glaze (For Ham, Chicken, and More!)
A simple sweet and tangy brown sugar glaze to add delicious flavor to your holiday ham, chicken, salmon, burgers, veggies, and more!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup dark brown sugar packed
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup orange juice freshly squeezed or bottled, see note
- 2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard or yellow mustard
- 4 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Heat the glaze while stirring with a wooden spoon until the sugar has dissolved.
- Either pour the glaze over your ham or allow the glaze to cool completely and transfer it to an airtight container.
Notes
- You can use light brown sugar to make this glaze if that is what you have on hand, but it will have a lighter flavor and color.
- Some brands of bottled orange juice have lots of sugar added which could affect the flavor of your glaze.
- Leftover glaze can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for to a week. This glaze can also be frozen for up to three months.
Nutrition
Serving: 2tablespoonsCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 19.3gProtein: 0.6gFat: 0.6gSodium: 4mgPotassium: 51mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 18.1gCalcium: 23mg
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