Brown Sugar Honey Glazed Ham Recipe | Perfect Easter Recipe

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar is lower in calories and has a lower glycemic index.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Agave syrup is a lower-calorie alternative with a similar sweetness.

mustard

🥗Healthier: dijon mustard

💰Cheaper: yellow mustard

Dijon provides a sharper flavor, while yellow is more cost-effective.

apple cider vinegar

🥗Healthier: white vinegar

💰Cheaper: lemon juice

Lemon juice is a natural alternative that adds acidity.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C).

Remove the ham from its packaging and cut off the secondary package.

Drain excess juices from the ham and place it into a casserole dish.

Cover the ham with aluminum foil and heat it in the oven for 45 minutes.

In a hot skillet, add a couple tablespoons of unsalted butter and allow it to melt.

Add honey to the melted butter, using non-stick cooking spray in the measuring cup to help it pour out easily.

Pour in pineapple juice and mix well.

Add light brown sugar to the mixture and combine thoroughly, breaking up any clumps.

Stir in Dijon mustard and allow the sauce to simmer for about 5 minutes until it reduces slightly.

To thicken the sauce, mix cornstarch with water and add it to the sauce, stirring until it thickens and becomes glossy.

Remove the ham from the oven and pour some of the sauce over it, ensuring it gets into the layers.

Return the ham to the oven at 350°F (177°C) for 15 minutes.

After 15 minutes, add the remaining sauce to the ham and place it back in the oven for another 15 minutes.

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