A delightful glaze to elevate your holiday ham with a perfect balance of sweetness and spice.
Combine the brown sugar, honey, mustard, apple cider vinegar, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and black pepper in a non-reactive saucepan.
Use a whisk to ensure the ingredients are well blended for a smooth glaze.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring constantly.
Stirring constantly prevents the sugar from burning and ensures an even consistency.
Reduce the heat to low and let the glaze simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Simmering allows the flavors to meld together and the glaze to thicken slightly.
Remove the glaze from heat and let it cool slightly before applying to your ham.
Applying the glaze while warm ensures it spreads easily over the ham.