Cherry Ham Glaze Recipe

Name: Cherry Ham Glaze Recipe
Total time: 10 mins
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons water; 0.25 cup white vinegar; 2 tablespoons light corn syrup; 1 (12 ounce) jar cherry preserves; 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves; 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Elevate your ham with this irresistible cherry glaze, offering a delectable sweet and subtly tart profile. I used this glaze on a Thanksgiving ham, and it was a huge hit! The ham was devoured by the next day.

Total time10 mins
Prep time5 mins
Cook time5 mins
Yield12 servings, 12

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons water
0.25 cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 (12 ounce) jar cherry preserves
0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Instructions

In a saucepan, combine water, vinegar, corn syrup, cherry preserves, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes.
Approximately 30 minutes before your ham is done baking, brush with 1/4 to 1/3 cup of the cherry ham glaze. Incorporate any drippings from the ham into the remaining glaze, and serve alongside the sliced ham for an extra burst of flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 88 kcal
Fat Content: 0 g
Fiber Content: 0 g
Sugar Content: 15 g
Sodium Content: 11 mg
Protein Content: 0 g
Carbohydrate Content: 22 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g