Can I make bourbon ham glaze ahead of time?

Yes, you can definitely make this bourbon ham glaze ahead of time. Make it up to 5 days early and store it in an airtight container in the fridge. When you're ready to use it, take it out and let it come to room temperature before using a basting brush to spread the bourbon glaze recipe over your spiral ham.

Do you glaze a ham before cooking or after cooking?

Wait until the final 20-30 minutes of cooking to apply the easy bourbon glaze to avoid burning the sugars. You can also apply half of the glaze and continue cooking for 20 minutes and apply the other half when the ham comes out of the oven.

Bourbon Ham Glaze

Name: Bourbon Glaze for Ham
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/4 cup bourbon; 1/4 cup maple syrup; 1 cup packed brown sugar

Description

This bourbon ham glaze recipe is an easy way to take your ham to the next level. With just a few simple ingredients and ten minutes of prep time, this is the perfect simple glaze for your next special occasion.

Ingredients

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1/4 cup bourbon
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 cup packed brown sugar

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Instructions

Thirty minutes before your ham is finished cooking, combine all ingredients in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer.
Continue on a low simmer for 10 minutes over medium high heat, stirring occasionally, until the brown sugar is melted and it has a thick, syrup-like consistency.
Pour or brush the glaze over the top of the ham in the roasting pan with a basting or pastry brush, being sure to cover the outside surface of the ham entirely and let it drop down into the slices if using a pre-sliced ham.
Return to the oven for another 15-20 minutes, uncovered.

Notes

nutritional value is for glaze alone and undivided, calories per serving will vary depending on the size of your ham

Nutrition

Serving Size:
Calories: 1104
Sugar: 241.7 g
Sodium: 65.5 mg
Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 249 g
Fiber: 0 g
Protein: 0.3 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg

Keywords: bourbon glaze for ham