xx

Thursday, April 21, 2011

Super Simple Last Minute Easter Ham Glazes

Transform your Easter ham into a gourmet treat.
The following was taken from a recent issue of 
Woman's World Magazine.
Brush one of the following glazes over ham during the last 20 minutes of baking.  Yum!
Orange Maple
Mix 1/2 cup orange juice, 1/3 cup maple syrup & 1tbs mustard powder.

Apricot Mustard
Stir together 2/3 cup apricot preserves, 3 Tbs. Dijon mustard & 1tbs.  apple cider vinegar.

Brown Sugar Bourbon
In a small pot, mix 1/2 cup each:  bourbon whiskey & brown sugar.  Add 1 tsp. grated orange zest.  Over low heat, cook mixture until sugar has dissolved & mixture thicken slightly.
Raspberry Thyme
Blend 2/3 cup seedless raspberry jam, 1 Tbs. balsamic vinegar & 1/2 tsp dried thyme.

Now Let's get a little Spicy.
South of the Border Especial
Combine 2/3 cup hot pepper jelly, 1 Tbs lime juice & 1tsp garlic powder.

Fruity Chipotle Honey
Drain a 20 oz. can of crushed pineapple, reserving 1/2 cup juice.  Puree pineapple, 1/2 cup honey, 2 tbs apple cider vinegar, & a small chopped yellow onion.  Now add 1/2 tsp. chipotle chile pepper and the reserved juice.
Just typing that made my mouth water.  Happy Easter to all.

1 comment:

Melissa: Write it in Lipstick said...

Yum that looks so good perfect for Easter Sunday. I must try it.

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