Balsamic Cherry Ham Glaze Recipe
Servings: 6
Calories: 87kcal
Balsamic Cherry Ham Glaze is an easy ham glaze for your Christmas ham or any baked ham throughout the year. Tart cherries, balsamic vinegar and brown sugar lend bold flavors.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- 1/4 cup red onion , minced
- 1 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 1/4 cup cherries* , pitted and quartered
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine garlic, red onion, balsamic vinegar, water, cherries and brown sugar. Bring to a low simmer over medium heat.
- Continue to reduce and stir for 15-20 minutes, or until mixture has become dark and sticky.
- Remove from heat.
- Mix cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water and combine with balsamic cherry reduction. Set aside.
- Pour sauce over cooked ham.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was!
Notes
*If you are using bitter cherries, you might need to add more brown sugar to compensate. Taste along the way and add a teaspoon at a time.
Nutrition
Calories: 87kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 129mg | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Vitamin C: 2.8mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 0.5mg
