This sweet and savory Maple Bacon Sugar ham glaze is the ultimate recipe for holiday dinners and special occasions. Featuring our delicious Maple Bacon Sugar and a bold blend of Lesley Elizabeth seasonings, this homemade ham glaze creates a sticky, caramelized finish that’s bursting with flavor. Perfect for Easter, Thanksgiving, or Christmas!
Maple Bacon Sugar Glaze for Ham
Makes enough to glaze one full ham
Ingredients:
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- ½ cup Maple Bacon Sugar
- ½ cup clover honey
- 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon each of:
- onion powder
- garlic powder
- ground sage
- dried parsley
- ground nutmeg
- ground ginger
- ground cloves
- paprika
- ¼ teaspoon each of:
- black pepper
- ancho chili powder
Instructions:
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together all glaze ingredients. Simmer over medium heat, stirring often, until the sugar fully dissolves and glaze thickens slightly.
- Brush ham generously with ⅓ of the glaze, making sure to get between the slices. Wrap tightly in foil and bake at 325°F until the internal temperature reaches 100–110°F (approximately 10–14 minutes per pound).
- Unwrap ham carefully. Spoon pan juices over the ham. Brush with another ⅓ of the glaze (reheat if it thickens).
- Increase oven temp to 400°F and bake uncovered until ham reaches 140°F, about 20–30 minutes, basting with pan juices every 10 minutes.
- Once out of the oven, spoon juices again and brush with remaining glaze. Cover loosely with foil, rest 15 minutes, baste again, and serve.
This homemade ham glaze recipe is a customer favorite for a reason—sweet, tangy, smoky, and rich with our Maple Bacon Sugar and signature Lesley Elizabeth spices. Serve it with roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or seasonal greens for a complete meal your guests will remember.
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