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Rum Ham Glaze Recipe

Go ahead and toss out the packet that came with your ham - this Rum Ham Glaze Recipe will take your holiday ham to next-level deliciousness. Made with spiced rum, brown sugar, apple juice, and a spice blend that has been tested for years, it is the perfect blend! The best part? It is done from start-to-finish in 10 minutes and can be made up to a week ahead! Let's get started!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Christmas, Condiment, Easter, Holiday, Thanksgiving
Cuisine: American
Servings: 24 tablespoons
Calories: 64kcal
Author: Danielle

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup apple juice
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • ½ cup spiced rum
  • 4 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon stone ground mustard or dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ⅛ teaspoon cloves

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to a small saucepan set over low heat. Whisk occasionally while the butter is melting so ensure that the cornstarch does not clump.
  • Continue to stir every thirty seconds or so, until the glaze thickens just enough to coat the back of a spoon. It will continue to thicken as it cools so pull it off the heat just before it is fully thickened. If using immediately, allow to cool a bit before glazing the ham so that it clings nicely and doesn't run off.

Notes

Tips & Tricks
  • The glaze can be made a week or two ahead, just store in a jar with a tight fitting lid in the refrigerator.
  • When cooking, keep the heat low and stir a few times as the butter is melting to ensure that the cornstarch doesn't clump.
  • It'll thicken as it cools, so pull it off the heat just before it's as thick as you want it.
  • When reheating, get it just warm enough to be loose. If it gets too hot it will not cling to the ham - it will run right off.
 
Notes
If it ends up too thick, no worries! Warm it gently over low heat, whisking in a tablespoon of apple juice at a time until it is thick enough to coat the back of the spoon but is still spreadable.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 64kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.05g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 18mg | Potassium: 25mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 31IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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