Best 20 Ham Raisin Sauce Recipes

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Are you looking for a unique and flavorful dish to impress your family and friends? Look no further than Ham with Raisin Sauce! This classic dish combines the savory flavors of ham with the sweetness of raisins and the tanginess of a creamy sauce. It's a perfect dish for special occasions, such as Easter, Christmas, or a Sunday brunch. This article provides three delicious recipes for Ham with Raisin Sauce, each with its own unique twist. From a classic recipe that uses simple ingredients to a recipe with a rich and flavorful brown sugar glaze, there's a recipe here for everyone. So gather your ingredients and let's get cooking!

Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!

EASY RAISIN SAUCE FOR HAM



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This recipe came from my mother. Has always been one of my favorites! VERY easy...and inexpensive too! This is wonderful added to the top of the ham the last 30 minutes of the cooking time, or you can simply serve it with the ham in a small bowl. I hope you enjoy it.

Provided by LISA34LISA

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Ham Glaze Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 ½ cups water
¾ cup raisins
⅓ cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Bring water to a boil in a saucepan.
  • Stir raisins into water, reduce heat to medium, and boil until very tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Whisk brown sugar, cornstarch, and salt into raisin mixture and simmer until thickened, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 76.7 calories, Carbohydrate 20.1 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.4 g, Sodium 5.4 mg, Sugar 16.9 g

RAISIN SAUCE FOR HAM



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The raisins cook up plump and soft in this savory golden sauce that will dress up ham for Easter dinner or anytime. A tart hint of lemon balances the fruit's sweetness. You can mix up this delicious accompaniment in minutes. -Lavonne Hartel Williston, North Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1-1/2 cups water
1/2 cup raisins
2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, cornstarch and mustard. Stir in the water, raisins, vinegar, lemon juice and zest until blended. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in butter until melted. Serve warm over sliced ham.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 114 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 36mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

RAISIN SAUCE FOR HAM



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Make and share this Raisin Sauce for Ham recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     Sauces

Time 15m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup raisins
1 3/4 cups water
1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
1 1/4 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon vinegar

Steps:

  • Boil raisins and water 5 minutes.
  • Mix dry ingredients.
  • Add to raisin mixture.
  • Cook 15 minutes.
  • Stir in butter and vinegar.

RAISIN SAUCE FOR HAM



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Excellent with your holiday ham. Try mustard sauce alongside as well.

Provided by TerryWilson

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Ham Glaze Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

½ cup packed light brown sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
1 ¼ cups water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup dark raisins

Steps:

  • Heat brown sugar, cornstarch, and dry mustard in a 1-quart saucepan over medium heat and stir until sugar dissolves, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Gradually stir water and lemon juice into brown sugar mixture.
  • Stir raisins into mixture and bring to a boil, stirring constantly, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83 calories, Carbohydrate 21.4 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.5 g, Sodium 5 mg, Sugar 17.1 g

MOM'S RAISIN SAUCE FOR HAM



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The brown sugar, cinnamon and mustard are a great combination of flavors in this great raisin sauce. Your family and guests will love it on your holiday ham!

Provided by liz MCMULLIN

Categories     Other Sauces

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 c raisins
1 1/2 c water
1/3 c brown sugar
1 1/2 Tbsp corn starch
1 Tbsp vinegar
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp dry mustard
1/4 tsp salt

Steps:

  • 1. Boil raisins five 5 minutes in water.
  • 2. Add sugar mixed with corn starch, spices, mustard and salt.
  • 3. Cook until thick, a few minutes.
  • 4. Blend in the vinegar, spread on ham. (I drizzle some pineapple juice on top as I bake pineapple slices with the ham.)
  • 5. Bake per ham directions.

STUFFED HAM WITH RAISIN SAUCE



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This impressive ham makes a great centerpiece for a holiday dinner, but I've served it most often for brunch. It always draws raves. -Jeanne Miller, Big Sky, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h15m

Yield 12-14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 boneless fully cooked ham (6 to 7 pounds)
1 large onion, chopped
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 cups corn bread stuffing mix
1-1/2 cups chopped pecans, toasted
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
1/4 cup egg substitute
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
1/2 cup honey
2 tablespoons orange juice concentrate
RAISIN SAUCE:
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 cup raisins
1-1/2 cups water
1/4 cup cider vinegar

Steps:

  • Using a sharp thin-bladed knife and beginning at one end of the ham, carefully cut a 2-1/2-in. circle about 6 in. deep; remove cutout. Cut a 1-1/2-in. slice from the end of removed piece; set aside. , Continue cutting a 2-1/2-in. tunnel halfway through ham, using a spoon to remove pieces of ham (save for another use). Repeat from opposite end of ham, cutting and removing ham until a tunnel has been cut through entire length of ham., In a small skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. In a large bowl, combine the stuffing mix, pecans, parsley, egg substitute and mustard. Stir in onion. Stuff ham; cover end openings with reserved ham slices. Place in a shallow roasting pan., Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 1-1/4 hours. In a small saucepan, combine honey and orange juice concentrate; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until blended. Brush over ham. Bake 30 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 140°. , For sauce, combine the brown sugar, flour, mustard and raisins in a saucepan. Gradually add water and vinegar. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with ham.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 454 calories, Fat 20g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 107mg cholesterol, Sodium 2234mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 39g protein.

RAISIN SAUCE FOR HAM I



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This tangy sauce melds the taste of orange and raisins perfectly. Serve it as a topping for baked ham.

Provided by Marie

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Ham Glaze Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup raisins
1 cup warm water
1 cup orange juice
1 cup orange marmalade
¼ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
¼ teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground cloves

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine raisins, water, orange juice and marmalade. Bring mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
  • In a bowl, stir together sugar, corn starch, salt and cloves. Slowly pour into raisin mixture, stirring constantly. Continue cooking and stirring until mixture thickens.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189.8 calories, Carbohydrate 49.7 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 0.7 g, Sodium 97.5 mg, Sugar 32.9 g

APPLE RAISIN SAUCE FOR BAKED HAM



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In our home, baked ham was reserved for the holidays. Always decorated with pineapple rings, cherries and studded with cloves it still never did it for me. Then, recently, someone served this wonderful sauce over that traditional baked ham, that made my taste buds smile. I hope you will too when you try it. It's so simple and quick to make.

Provided by Gingerbee

Categories     Sauces

Time 15m

Yield 1 cup, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon butter
1 cup apple juice
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup raisins

Steps:

  • In a saucepan combine all the ingredients and bring to a simmer.
  • Cook until mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon; approximately 10 minutes and there you have it!

HAM BRAISED WITH MAPLE RAISIN SAUCE



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Yield Makes 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (7- to 8-lb) fully cooked bone-in shank-end ham
6 cups water
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
1 cup granulated maple sugar*
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 cup apple juice
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves (or 10 cloves stuck into ham)
2 cups raisins (10 oz)

Steps:

  • Put ham cut side down in a large deep heavy pot (about 10 quarts) and add water and syrup.
  • Bring liquid to a boil, then reduce heat to low and gently simmer ham, covered, until tender, 2 to 2 1/2 hours. Uncover and cool slightly.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • When ham is cool enough to handle, remove from pot, reserving cooking liquid, then cut off any rind and excess fat, leaving a thin layer. Transfer ham to a roasting pan.
  • Whisk together sugar, mustard, apple juice, and ground cloves, if using, in a bowl, then spoon over ham. Add raisins and 1 cup reserved cooking liquid to roasting pan and bake in middle of oven, basting occasionally, until ham is glazed and juices are bubbling, 30 to 40 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

RAISIN PINEAPPLE SAUCE FOR HAM



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My mom served this sweet little sauce as a warmed condiment for our ham every Easter. It's easy, unique and tasty! You can make it earlier, and re-heat it, but it's best right off the stove!

Provided by sweet tooth

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Ham Glaze Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 6

¾ cup pineapple juice
1 tablespoon cornstarch
½ cup dry mustard powder
½ cup red currant jelly
½ cup raisins
¼ cup canned pineapple chunks, drained and chopped, or to taste

Steps:

  • Whisk together the pineapple juice with cornstarch in a small saucepan over medium heat, and stir in the dry mustard powder, red currant jelly, raisins, and pineapple. (Lumps of jelly will dissolve as mixture heats.) Bring the sauce to a boil, stirring constantly, and simmer until thickened, 1 to 2 minutes. Keep raisins stirred into sauce as it cooks so they don't burn. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 51.2 calories, Carbohydrate 9.7 g, Fat 1.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1 g, Sodium 0.7 mg, Sugar 7.4 g

HAM WITH APPLE RAISIN SAUCE



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Since I ran across this recipe several years ago, I've used it often for special dinners. What I really like is the ease of preparation. You don't have a lot of cleanup because everything is done right there in the bag. -Sandy Olberding, Spencer, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h10m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 large oven roasting bag
4 medium tart apples, peeled and chopped
2 cups apple juice
1 cup raisins
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 boneless fully cooked ham (about 6 pounds)

Steps:

  • Shake flour in the oven roasting bag. Place in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Place the apples, apple juice, raisins, brown sugar and cinnamon in the bag; mix well. Place ham in bag. Close bag. Cut six 1/2-in. slits in top of bag. , Bake at 350° for 2 to 2-1/4 hours or until a thermometer reads 140°. Serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 1769mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

RAISIN, HONEY MUSTARD SAUCE FOR HAM



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This is a lovely sauce for your Easter ham. A bit sweet/sour in the flavor. I often plump the raisins in 4 tbsp of rum overnight before adding them to the sauce.

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Sauces

Time 15m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup lite olive oil
4 teaspoons honey
4 teaspoons stone ground mustard
1 teaspoon fresh chives, snipped
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
1/4 teaspoon dried dill
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 garlic clove
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon lemon juice, fresh
1/4 cup dark raisin

Steps:

  • In a glass bowl combine the oil, honey, mustard, chives, ginger, dill, paprika garlic and raisins.
  • Whisk in the vinegar, soy, lemon juice and add salt & pepper to taste.
  • Let the sauce stand for at least 30 minutes at room temperature before serving.
  • Ladle it over slices of hot ham.

HAM RAISIN SAUCE



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I got this off of a Ham years ago. It is very tasty. I have people request the recipe.

Provided by Donna Walker

Categories     Other Sauces

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 c cup packed brown sugar
2 Tbsp cornstarch
1 tsp ground mustard
1-1/2 c water
2 Tbsp white vinegar
1/2 c raisins
2 Tbsp lemon juice
2 Tbsp butter

Steps:

  • 1. Combine brown sugar, cornstarch and mustard. Stir in the water, raisins, vinegar, lemon juice in a saucepan Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in butter until melted. Serve warm.

RAISIN SAUCE FOR HAM OR CHICKEN



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Make and share this Raisin Sauce for Ham or Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by queenbeatrice

Categories     Low Protein

Time 20m

Yield 2 cups, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup raisins
1 1/4 cups water
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Combine raisins and water and simmer for 5 minutes; set aside.
  • Blend together brown sugar, cornstarch and salt; stir into raisin mixture. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until clear and slightly thickened. Mix in vinegar and butter; stir until butter melts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 56.2, Fat 1.2, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 3, Sodium 40.9, Carbohydrate 11.8, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 9.6, Protein 0.2

HAM WITH APPLE RAISIN SAUCE



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This ham is done in an oven cooking bag so clean-up is pretty easy. Recipe is from Simple and Delicious.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Ham

Time 1h50m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 large oven cooking bag
4 medium tart apples, peeled and chopped
2 cups apple juice
1 cup raisins
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
6 lbs boneless and cooked ham

Steps:

  • Shake flour in the oven roasting bag.
  • Place in an ungreased 13-inch by 9-inch baking pan.
  • Place the apples, apple juice, raisins, brown sugar and cinnamon in the bag; mix well.
  • Place ham in bag.
  • Close bag.
  • Cut six 1/2-inch slits in top of bag.
  • Bake at 325 degrees for 1 3/4 to 2 hours or until a meat thermometer reads 140 degrees.
  • Let ham stand for 10 minutes before slicing.
  • Serve with sauce.

HAM STEAK WITH CIDER RAISIN SAUCE



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Categories     Sauce     Braise     Fall     Spring     Summer     Winter     Healthy

Yield 2-3 people

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 small onion
1 1/2 C filtered Apple Cider
1 tsp Mustard Seeds
1 tsp Dijon Mustard
2 C Cider Vinegar
1 T Olive Oil
1 lb cooked Ham Steak, 1/2" thick
1 tsp grated Ginger
2 T butter
1/4 C Raisins
1 T Minced flat leaf Parsley

Steps:

  • 1. Finely chop onion 2. In cup, stir cider, vinegar, mustard seed, mustard. 3. In large Skillet, medium hot, heat oil until hot. Saute ham in oil, 4 minutes until golden. Set aside on covered platter 4. In remaining oil. cook onions over medium heat until golden, about 5 minutes 6. Cut butter into 1/2" pieces; Add raisins to sauce Whisk in butter and parsley until butter is incorporated 7. Pour sauce over ham, serve

HAM STEAK WITH CIDER RAISIN SAUCE



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A quick and tasty dinner for 2 from Gourmet magazine, December 1997.

Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Categories     Pork

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 small onion, finely chopped
1 1/2 c apple cider, filtered
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp dijon mustard
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 lb ham steak, bone in, fully cooked
1 tsp ginger root, grated
2 Tbsp unsalted butter
1/4 c raisins
1 Tbsp italian parsley, minced

Steps:

  • 1. In a measuring cup, stir together cider, vinegar, mustard seeds, mustard.
  • 2. In a large heavy skillet heat oil over moderately high heat until hot but no t smoking and saute ham until golden and heated through, about 4 minutes on each side. Transfer ham to a platter and keep warm, covered.
  • 3. In fat remaining in skillet cook onion over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 5 minutes. Add ginger and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Stir cider mixture and add to skillet. Boil sauce, stirring occasionally, until reduced to about 2/3 cup, about 5 minutes. Cut butter into 1/2" pieces. Add raisins to sauce and whisk in butter and parsley until butter is incorporated.
  • 4. Pour sauce over ham.

RAISIN SAUCE FOR HAM



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My step daughter that hates raisins in anything, loves this sauce, go figure. I have been making this for years and it originally came from my American Cooking Cook book. I have put it in my little hand written recipe book bc it is one of my favorite go to's for a little dress me up for ham when I don't want to do a glaze. This...

Provided by Jane Whittaker

Categories     Fruit Sauces

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 Tbsp cornstarch (more if you want it thicker)
3/4 c cold water
2 Tbsp lemon juice (less if you want it sweeter)
2 Tbsp white vinegar
1/2 c brown sugar
1/2 c seedless raisins i used golden raisins here, other varieties are just fine too.

Steps:

  • 1. I usually do this the last minute as it cooks super fast and is best hot: Blend cornstarch and water in a sauce pan.
  • 2. Stir in remaining ingredients.
  • 3. Cook, stirring until mixture comes to a boil and thickens.
  • 4. Keep warm over low heat until serving time.

SIMPLE RAISIN SAUCE (FOR HAM)



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Make and share this Simple Raisin Sauce (for ham) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Aroostook

Categories     Fruit

Time 3h30m

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 lb raisins (3c)
2 1/2 cups water
2/3 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup cider vinegar

Steps:

  • Soak raisins in water for 2 hours.
  • Boil slowly for 30 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half.
  • Add sugar and vinegar.
  • Cook on low for 45 more minutes.
  • Serve hot on ham.

RAISIN SAUCE FOR HAM RECIPE



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Provided by á-49249

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 c. raisins
1/2 c. orange juice
1 Tbs. cornstarch
2 Tbs. brown sugar
1/2 c. water
1/3 c. grape jelly
dash salt, allspice, and cloves

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine raisins, water, orange juice and jelly. Bring to a boil over medium heat. In a bowl stir together dry ingredients. Slowly pour into raisin mixture, stirring constantly. Continue cooking and stirring until mixture thickens. Makes 1 1/2 cups.

Tips:

  • Soak the raisins in hot water for 15 minutes before adding them to the sauce. This will help to plump them up and make them more flavorful.
  • Use a good quality ham. The better the ham, the better the sauce will be.
  • Don't overcook the ham. Cook it until it is just heated through, or it will become dry and tough.
  • Add a little bit of brown sugar to the sauce to give it a slightly sweet flavor.
  • Serve the sauce over rice, pasta, or potatoes.

Conclusion:

Ham raisin sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make sauce that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover ham. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make a flavorful sauce that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you have some leftover ham, give this sauce a try. You won't be disappointed.

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