Easy 3-Ingredient Ham Glaze

Close up of caramelized 3-ingredient ham glaze being brushed on a full ham.

5 from 2 votes

My 3-ingredient ham glaze is easy to make and caramelizes on the ham as it bakes. It has a citrusy sweet flavor thanks to the orange juice in the recipe!

Cook Time10

Total Time10

Course: Sauces & Dips

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 130kcal

Author: Samantha Erb

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter one stick
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons orange juice

Instructions

Combine the butter, brown sugar, and orange juice in a medium saucepan.
Put the saucepan over medium heat and keep stirring until the butter melts, the brown sugar dissolves fully, and the glaze looks smooth and glossy.
Let the glaze simmer, and once it starts to bubble, remove it from the heat.
Let the glaze cool for a few minutes. It will thicken as it sits.
Brush the glaze over the ham during the last 30–45 minutes of cooking. Apply 2–3 coats, brushing every 10–15 minutes.

Notes

The glaze can be made ahead of time and stored covered in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days. Ham is fully cooked when purchased, so leftovers are safe to use to baste on the ham again.

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