Lactose Free Brown Sugar Ham Glaze

Total time15 min

Prep time5 min

Cook time10 min

Dark brown sugar melts down with tangy Dijon mustard and a splash of apple cider vinegar to build a deeply caramelized glaze, warmed through with cinnamon, cloves, and a hit of black pepper for depth. A pinch of cayenne adds optional heat if you want the sweetness balanced with a little kick. Simmered until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, this glaze brushes onto the ham in repeated coats for that glossy, lacquered finish everyone fights over at the table. It's an easy make-ahead component that comes together in one small saucepan while the ham roasts. This glaze is a great fit for a lactose free holiday spread, so you can focus on getting that sticky-sweet crust just right.

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Ingredients

12 servings

1 cup packed dark brown sugar
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3 tbsp dijon mustard
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp unsalted butter
½ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp ground cloves
¼ tsp black pepper
⅛ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

Instructions

1
Combine the brown sugar, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, butter, cinnamon, cloves, black pepper, and cayenne (if using) in a small saucepan over medium heat.
2
Whisk constantly until the butter melts and the sugar dissolves completely, about 2–3 minutes, until the mixture is smooth and just beginning to bubble at the edges.

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