Best 3 Easter Ham Glaze Recipes

Easter ham is a classic dish that is enjoyed by many families around the world. It is a versatile dish that can be prepared in a variety of ways, but one of the most popular methods is to glaze the ham before baking it. Glazing the ham adds a delicious flavor and helps to keep it moist during cooking. There are many different recipes for Easter ham glaze, each with its unique flavor profile. Some popular glaze ingredients include brown sugar, honey, maple syrup, fruit preserves, and spices. The glaze is typically applied to the ham before it is baked, and it is allowed to caramelize during cooking. The result is a delicious and flavorful ham that is sure to be a hit at your Easter dinner.

This article provides three delicious recipes for Easter ham glaze: a classic brown sugar glaze, a sweet and tangy pineapple glaze, and a savory maple bourbon glaze. Each recipe is easy to follow and uses ingredients that are readily available. With these recipes, you can create a delicious Easter ham that your family and friends will love.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

EASTER HAM WITH RED CURRANT GLAZE

Easter Ham with Red Currant Glaze image

This ruby-red glazed ham makes a spectacular focus for any feast. Find a local purveyor whose hams you like, and you'll never use a canned ham again.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1 smoked, precooked ham, bone in
2 pints red-currant jelly
1 bottle cabernet sauvignon or other good red wine
1/4 cup finely chopped parsley

Steps:

Heat oven to 300 degrees.
Put ham fat side up on a bed of aluminum foil in a pan just big enough to hold it. Place in oven for 2 1/2 hours.
Remove from oven, and peel off the outer layer of fat. Score top with a sharp knife at 3/4-inch intervals in a checkerboard pattern, about half an inch deep. Return ham to oven.
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the jelly with the red wine and reduce until mixture is slightly syrupy, about 6 minutes. Baste ham lightly with the glaze every 10 minutes or so for 1 1/2 hours.
Let cool for 30 minutes; then decorate with a thin line of parsley along every third scored line.

EASTER HAM GLAZE

Easter Ham Glaze image

Quick ham glaze with wonderful flavor.

Provided by TH

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 cup water
⅓ cup honey
⅓ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground mustard
1 tablespoon granulated garlic
1 tablespoon onion powder
½ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon ground ginger

Steps:

Combine water, honey, brown sugar, mustard, garlic, onion powder, cloves, and ginger in a saucepan. Mix to combine.
Warm saucepan over low heat until sugar and honey are melted together and sugar is dissolved.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 72.3 calories, Carbohydrate 17.9 g, Fat 0.4 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.5 g, Sodium 4.1 mg, Sugar 16.6 g

GINGER ALE HAM GLAZE FOR EASTER DINNER

Ginger Ale Ham Glaze for Easter Dinner image

I created this recipe to glaze the 10 pound Hillshire Spiral Ham that I made for our 2014 Easter Dinner. I simply substituted ginger ale for another liquid ingredient I had used in another recipe. The glaze was thick and rich and just the right amber color to go over the ham. It is a very simple recipe and the addition of...

Provided by Rose Mary Mogan

Categories Other Sauces

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 c good quality ginger ale
1 c stone ground mustard
1 c brown sugar
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1 1/2 Tbsp butter

Steps:

1. These are the main ingredients to make the Ham glaze.
2. Add the ginger ale, ground mustard cloves, and brown sugar to a medium sauce pan. Stir to blend.
3. Place over medium heat and bring to a boil, whisking as you go. Do not leave sauce pan idle, or it can quickly boil over. Continue to stir as glaze will thicken in just a few minutes about 5 to 10 minutes.
4. When glaze becomes syrupy remove from heat and add butter, then stir till butter melts, then brush glaze over ham, return ham to oven, and bake for 10 minutes, repeat steps for 2 additional times till ham is completely glazed and glistens from the glaze. Allow to cool separate and arrange slices on serving platter.
5. Serve extra sauce as desired to go with ham slices.

Tips:

Choose the right ham: Opt for a bone-in ham for a more flavorful and moist result.
Score the ham: Use a sharp knife to score the ham in a diamond pattern, creating small pockets for the glaze to penetrate.
Make the glaze in advance: This allows the flavors to meld and develop, resulting in a richer and more complex glaze.
Simmer the glaze: Simmering the glaze thickens it and helps to infuse the ham with flavor.
Baste the ham regularly: Basting helps to keep the ham moist and prevents it from drying out during the cooking process.
Use a meat thermometer: Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the ham to ensure that it reaches a safe internal temperature of 140°F (60°C).
Let the ham rest: Allow the ham to rest for 15-20 minutes before carving. This allows the juices to redistribute throughout the ham, resulting in a more tender and juicy texture.

Conclusion:

With a variety of glaze options to choose from, you can easily customize the flavor of your Easter ham to suit your preferences and impress your guests. Whether you prefer a classic brown sugar glaze, a tangy orange glaze, or a sweet and spicy pineapple glaze, these recipes provide foolproof methods to achieve a perfectly glazed ham that will be the centerpiece of your Easter feast. So, get creative, experiment with different glaze combinations, and enjoy the delicious results!