Sweet Mustard Sauce for Ham

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Sauce for Ham

A sweet mustard sauce for ham that turns any ham into an instant hit! With an apple and mustard flavor with cloves. Perfect for Easter, Thanksgiving, or any time you’re eating ham.

For special occasions, my dad always makes his special ham sauce that contains mustard and apple juice to go over the baked ham and everyone in the family always raves about it!

This recipe makes plenty for a huge gathering but you can always adjust it for the size of ham you are baking.

You can also try out my Baked Ham, Roast Cornish Hen, and Roast Chicken.

Tools needed to make this recipe

For this recipe you will need:

• 3-quart pot or larger
• Whisk
• Measuring spoons and cups 
• Airtight storage container for leftovers

Ham Sauce Ingredients

• some sweetened apple juice
• water
• white sugar or preferred sweetener
• yellow mustard 
• garlic powder 
• crushed cloves 
• cornstarch 

How to Make Ham Sauce

Pour all ingredients into a 3-quart pot, constantly stir and bring to a boil.

Reduce the heat to medium and cook for 20 minutes, stirring often or continue cooking until desired thickness.

Keto Ham Sauce

You can make this sauce lower carb by using your preferred sweetener like erythritol and thickening it with your favorite low carb thickener.

Can I use something else instead of cornstarch?

You can always try another type of thickener such as arrowroot starch.

Can I use coconut palm sugar or brown sugar instead of white sugar?

You can also use honey or half brown sugar and white sugar or any other sweetener.

Can I freeze ham sauce?

Yes, you can freeze this sauce or keep it in the fridge for 7 days.

More homemade condiments

• 5-Minute Maple BBQ Sauce
• Simple Salad Dressing
• Mango Salad Dressing
• Peach BBQ Sauce
• Dairy Free Caramel Sauce
• Thousand Island Dressing

Are you confused about which condiments are safe to eat on a gluten free diet? Read my article: Are Your Condiments Gluten-Free?

Sauce for Ham Recipe

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