Cherry Champagne Glaze For Holiday Ham Recipe

Elevate your holiday ham with this festive and simply divine cherry champagne glaze! A treasured family recipe, this luscious sauce adds a touch of elegance and irresistible sweetness to your holiday feast. Perfect for Christmas, Easter, or any special occasion, this easy-to-make glaze will impress your guests and become a new holiday tradition.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 151.3 kcal
Protein 0g
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How to Make Cherry Champagne Glaze For Holiday Ham

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the cherry preserves, champagne, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and orange zest.
  2. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat.
  3. Reduce the heat to low and let the glaze simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened and the flavors have melded.
  4. Remove from heat and taste, adding a pinch more brown sugar or Dijon mustard to adjust sweetness or tanginess as desired.
  5. Brush generously over your cooked ham during the last 10-15 minutes of baking or while it rests before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

66g

Fat

0g

Carbs

11g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Cherry Champagne Glaze For Holiday Ham?

Cherry Champagne Glaze For Holiday Ham takes about 25 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 20 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Cherry Champagne Glaze For Holiday Ham?

Cherry Champagne Glaze For Holiday Ham has approximately 151.3 calories per serving, with about 0 g protein, 11 g carbohydrates and 0 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Cherry Champagne Glaze For Holiday Ham?

The key ingredients for Cherry Champagne Glaze For Holiday Ham are Cherry Pie Filling, Champagne, Orange Juice, Pineapple Preserves, Honey, Lemon Juice. See the full list with measurements above.

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