
Raisin Sauce for Ham
Total Time
Prep/Total Time: 15 min.
Yield
2 cups
Add a special touch to your holiday dinner with this raisin sauce for ham. The sweet and tangy flavors pair perfectly with salty, savory ham.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1-1/2 cups water
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons butter
Directions
- In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, cornstarch and mustard. Stir in the water, raisins, vinegar, lemon juice and zest until blended. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in butter until melted. Serve warm over sliced ham.
Nutrition Facts
1/4 cup: 115 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 28mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
The raisins cook up plump and soft in this savory golden sauce that will dress up ham for Easter dinner or anytime. A tart hint of lemon balances the fruit's sweetness. You can mix up this delicious accompaniment in minutes.
—Lavonne Hartel
Williston, North Dakota
Recipe Creator
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