Tropical Ham Glaze
Recipe by Camille
Servings
1
servingsPrep time
2
minutesCooking time
7
minutesCalories
300
kcalIngredients
•t1 cup pineapple juice
•t½ cup orange juice (freshly squeezed if possible)
•t⅓ cup dark brown sugar
•t⅓ cup honey or maple syrup
•t1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
•t1 teaspoon allspice (Jamaican pimento powder)
•t½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
•t¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
•tZest of 1 lime
•t2 tablespoons rum (optional, but highly recommended for flavor)
Directions
- In a saucepan, combine the pineapple juice, orange juice, brown sugar, honey, grated ginger, allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg, lime zest, and rum (if using).
- Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar.
- Cook for 5–7 minutes, allowing the glaze to reduce slightly and become syrupy.
- Your Glaze is ready for Basting your Ham.
Camille’s Notes
- This recipe will yield enough glaze for about an 8 to 10 pound Ham of your choice. Enjoy!