Rum Raisin Sauce

Name: Rum Raisin Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup raisins; 5 tablespoons water, divided; 1/2 cup orange juice; 2 tablespoons unsweetened crushed pineapple, undrained; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1/2 teaspoon rum extract, optional; 1 boneless fully cooked ham steak (1 pound)

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Here’s a tart fruity rum raisin sauce from Elizabeth Halls in Courtenay, British Columbia that can make an ordinary ham steak or slice something to celebrate!

Ingredients

1/4 cup raisins
5 tablespoons water, divided
1/2 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons unsweetened crushed pineapple, undrained
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon rum extract, optional
1 boneless fully cooked ham steak (1 pound)

Directions

In a large saucepan, combine the raisins, 4 tablespoons water, orange juice and pineapple. Bring to a boil. Combine cornstarch and remaining water until smooth; gradually stir into raisin mixture. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in extract if desired.
Cut the ham steak into four pieces. In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook ham over medium heat for 1-2 minutes on each side or until browned. Serve with raisin sauce.

Nutrition Facts

3 ounce-weight: 237 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 60mg cholesterol, 1451mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 0 fiber), 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 fruit.

Here’s a tart fruity rum raisin sauce from Elizabeth Halls in Courtenay, British Columbia that can make an ordinary ham steak or slice something to celebrate!

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