Cherry Champagne Glaze for Holiday Ham

Elevate your holiday ham to a whole new level with this luxurious Cherry Champagne Glaze, a perfect blend of festive flavors and sophistication. This irresistibly sweet and tangy glaze is crafted from juicy cherries, effervescent champagne, and a warm medley of brown sugar, honey, and spices like cinnamon and cloves. A touch of apple cider vinegar adds a subtle acidity, while a cornstarch slurry ensures the glaze achieves the perfect glossy finish. Quick and simple to prepare, this decadent glaze will coat your ham in a rich, flavorful sheen, making it the star of your holiday table. Reserve some for additional drizzling to impress your guests with every savory slice. Whether you're hosting a Christmas dinner or a New Year's feast, this cherry champagne ham glaze promises to deliver unforgettable flavor with an elegant touch!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups Fresh or frozen cherries (pitted)
• 1 cup Champagne
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons Honey
• 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground cloves
• 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons Water
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine the cherries, champagne, brown sugar, honey, apple cider vinegar, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and salt.

Step 2

Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar.

Step 3

Let the mixture cook for 15-20 minutes, allowing the cherries to soften and the flavors to meld together. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 4

Using an immersion blender or regular blender, puree the cherry mixture until smooth. Be careful when blending hot liquids.

Step 5

Return the pureed mixture to the saucepan and bring it back to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat.

Step 6

In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water until fully dissolved to create a slurry.

Step 7

Slowly whisk the cornstarch slurry into the simmering cherry mixture. Continue stirring until the glaze thickens, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 8

Remove the glaze from heat and let it cool slightly before using.

Step 9

Brush the Cherry Champagne Glaze generously over your cooked holiday ham during the last 20 minutes of baking, reserving some for additional serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(746.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	904.5

Total Fat 0.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 628.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 188.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.8g	0%
Total Sugars 165.4g
Protein 4.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 144.8mg	0%
Iron 2.8mg	0%
Potassium 1017.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 0.9%

Protein: 2.1%

Carbs: 97.0%