How to make Raisin Sauce for ham? (Classic Sweet and Citrusy Taste)

A traditional sauce that is sweet and zesty is homemade raisin sauce for ham. With ham, it tastes fantastic!

The flavorful orange zest and cloves in this Raisin Sauce for ham counteract the saltiness of the ham. For a fantastic Thanksgiving ham, serve slices over.

An Easy Ham Sauce

Easter and Christmas dinners always feature a festive ham. We adore serving it with a side of sweet raisin sauce and mustard.

• This sauce may be quickly prepared in one pan and is ready to be served over ham whether it is cooked in the crockpot, air fryer, or on glazed ham steaks.
• A time-saving pro, raisin sauce can even be prepared in advance and then simply warmed up on the stove or in the microwave.
• This sauce is not just for ham; it also goes well with chicken breasts, pig loin, and pork tenderloin. It is incredibly adaptable. Or use it to glaze these mouthwatering roasted game hens!

Components & Alterations

SAUCE Cloves, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar are boiled down. Whiskey, brandy, bourbon, or rum can be added; the alcohol will burn off.

For a delectable rum raisin sauce to serve with homemade ice cream or a traditional pound cake, add rum essence.

SEASONINGS If preferred, whole anise and cardamom work well as substitutes for the fragrant and somewhat spicy cloves. To achieve the finest flavor profile for any sauce, always use fresh spices.

ADD-INS Raisins come in both purple and yellow colors. You can substitute or include currents, dried cranberries, chopped walnuts, and finely diced pears in the sauce.

Count your cloves as you add them to the recipe to be sure they’re all gone. Knowing how many help ensure that nobody receives a fiery taste because the color can sometimes mix in with the raisins.

Making Raisin Sauce: A Recipe

To prepare the greatest glaze for ham or other meat dishes, simmer this raisin sauce.

1. As directed in the instructions below, simmer the sauce ingredients.
2. Stir in the raisins and orange zest.
3. Remove from the fire and then add salt and butter.
4. Garnish with cloves and serve hot.

Tips

• The finest zest is fresh! And replace the water with orange juice made from the zested orange for a flavor that is more citrusy.
• For up to 7 days, raisins sauce can be stored in the refrigerator in a jar or cruet.

Raisin Sauce

For ham or other types of meat dishes, such as pig, this sweet sauce makes the ideal glaze.

Ingredients for Raisin Sauce for ham

• 1 cup cold water + 3 tablespoons
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• ¾ cup raisins
• 1 teaspoon orange zest
• 4 whole cloves
• 1 tablespoon butter
• pinch of salt

Instructions

1. In a small saucepan, mix the water, vinegar, cornstarch, brown sugar, and cloves. while whisking, bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
2. Add the raisins and orange zest, lower the heat to a simmer, and cook for five minutes.
3. Butter and salt should be added after removing from the heat. Toss out and remove the cloves.
4. Over ham, serve warm.

Notes

Add 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard, if desired, to the sauce.

Rum, brandy, or whiskey can be added if preferred.

Serve with ice cream, pound cake, or ham.

Nutrition information

Calories: 146 | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 28mg | Potassium: 178mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 60IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg