15 Ham Glaze Recipe Ideas 2024
1. Brown Sugar Bourbon Glaze
Ingredients:
- brown sugar
- bourbon
- honey
- maple syrup
- Dijon mustard
- cinnamon
- cloves
This sweet and boozy glaze uses brown sugar as a base along with bourbon, maple syrup, mustard, and spices. It strikes the perfect balance between sweetness and tang. Brush liberally over a baked ham in the last 30 minutes then again after baking for tons of sticky bourbon flavor. The sugar caramelizes slightly over the ham for little crispy bits in every bite. The bourbon adds a nice hint of boozy depth while the maple syrup lends subtle earthy sweetness.
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2. Spicy Pineapple Glaze
Ingredients:
- pineapple slices, juice reserved
- brown sugar
- lime juice
- ginger
- red pepper flakes
If you like a little kick with your sweet, this pineapple glaze spiked with ginger and red pepper is for you. Simmer pineapple juice, brown sugar, lime juice, ginger and pepper flakes. Brush over a hot baked ham in the last 20 minutes and spoon pineapple slices on top. The ginger heat paired with subtly tart citrus and sugary pineapple makes for an addicting flavor combination over salty, savory ham.
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3. Cherry Coke Glaze
Ingredients:
- cherry cola
- brown sugar
- balsamic vinegar
- cinnamon
- cloves
Cherries and cola make this unique sweet-tart ham glaze. Simmer ingredients until thick enough to coat the ham. Brush liberally over ham for bites bursting with cherry and cola flavor. The dark caramel notes from the cola contrast beautifully with pops of sweet cherry and spice.
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4. Orange Maple Glaze
Ingredients:
- maple syrup
- orange juice
- orange zest
- brown sugar
- cinnamon
- cloves
Wake up your taste buds with this bright citrus orange ham glaze balanced by pure maple syrup. Simmer ingredients allowing flavors to meld. Baste ham for fragrant orange essence with underlying sweetness. The cinnamon and clove add warmth while the fresh orange zest gives each bite vibrancy.
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5. Honey Mustard Glaze
Ingredients:
- honey
- Dijon mustard
- maple syrup
- sugar
- onion powder
- garlic powder
- Salt and pepper
Honey and mustard combine into a zingy delicious ham glaze here. Whisk together all ingredients. Brush over ham for tons of flavor in every bite. The mustard cuts through the honey sweetness while the touch of maple syrup lends subtle rounded caramel flavors.
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6. Fig and Balsamic Glaze
Ingredients:
- dried figs
- balsamic vinegar
- orange juice
- brown sugar
- cinnamon
- cloves
Take your ham up a notch with this upscale fig and balsamic glaze. Simmer ingredients until thickened. Right before serving, brush ham generously with glaze for natural sweetness with a slight tang and the elegance of figs. The fig seeds give great crunch and texture contrasting the pork.
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7. Apple Cider Glaze
Ingredients:
- apple cider
- brown sugar
- maple syrup
- Dijon mustard
- cinnamon
- cloves
- nutmeg
Sweet apple cider makes the base for this simple autumnal ham glaze. Simmer ingredients until thickened to coat the ham well. Brush over ham for tons of apple flavor and spices. The mustard gives a tangy contrast cutting straight through the sweetness of the apple and brown sugar.
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8. Peach Jalapeño Glaze
Ingredients:
- peaches
- jalapeño
- peach preserves
- brown sugar
- lime juice
Spicy and sweet collide delightfully in this unique peach jalapeño glaze over hearty ham. Simmer ingredients until thickened and flavors meld. Spoon generously over ham. The lime brightens while the sugar caramelizes slightly to balance the sweet peaches and fiery jalapeño.
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9. Cranberry Ginger Glaze
Ingredients:
- fresh cranberries
- brown sugar
- ginger
- orange
Bursting fall flavor abounds in this pretty pink cranberry ginger glaze for ham. Cook cranberries and sugar then stir in ginger and orange. Brush over ham for tangy cranberry punch with ginger and citrus. The ginger heat cuts through the tartness of the berries for a flavorpacked glaze.
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10. Molasses Brown Sugar Glaze
Ingredients:
- molasses
- brown sugar
- maple syrup
- Dijon mustard
- onion powder
- garlic powder
- cloves
Deeply sweet molasses caramelizes with brown sugar to make this addicting glaze for ham. Whisk ingredients over medium heat until bubbling. Spoon over ham repeatedly so the sugars deeply caramelize. The garlic, onion and cloves add savory depth and perfect seasoning to the ultra-sweet glaze.
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11. Apricot Glaze
Ingredients:
- apricot preserves
- orange juice
- brown sugar
- Chinese five spice
Bright apricot preserves make this fruity glaze punched up by warming Chinese five spice. Cook ingredients to meld flavors. Spoon over ham for sweet and spicy flavor. The five spice aromatics permeate the fruity glaze with licorice and pepper notes playing perfectly off the apricot.
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12. Glazed Ham with Rum Raisins
Ingredients:
- honey
- dark rum
- raisins
- Dijon mustard
- cinnamon
- nutmeg
Raisins plumped in spiced rum make this glaze truly unique. Simmer until thick enough to coat. Baste ham for caramelized sweetness with boozy raisins. The raisins lend concentrated fruity sweetness contrasting the spice and herbs.
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13. Coca Cola Ham Glaze
Ingredients:
- Coca Cola
- brown sugar
- maple syrup
- Dijon mustard
- cinnamon
Cola may seem unusual but it makes this brown sugar glaze unique and extra sticky. Simmer ingredients then spoon over ham twice for tons of flavor. The cola adds complex vanilla notes playing perfectly off the bold mustard and earthy maple for craveworthy flavor.
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14. Sweet and Spicy Glaze
Ingredients:
- chiles
- marmalade
- lime juice
- honey
- oregano
Take your glazed ham south of the border with this sweet and spicy orange chile glaze. Simmer ingredients until thickened. Brush over ham for bright citrus and lingering warmth. The acid from lime cuts through the salty ham while the subtle honey sweetness balances everything.
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15. Brown Sugar Pineapple Glaze
Ingredients:
- pineapple rings
- brown sugar
- apple cider vinegar
- soy sauce
- cloves
Caramelized brown sugar makes this glaze even better with sweet tangy pineapple. Simmer ingredients until syrupy. Spoon over ham and top with pineapple rings. The vinegar cuts through the sweetness while the soy lends deep savory flavor.
