• Getting started with this ham glaze is simple. You’ll just need to combine a few ingredients, heat them, and voilà, you have your glaze! In the following steps, I will break it down more clearly.

Step 1: Gather Your Ingredients

• First thing’s first: make sure you gather all your ingredients. You’ll want to have everything in front of you before you begin. It creates an organized and stress-free cooking environment!

Step 2: Combine Ingredients in a Saucepan

• Take a medium-sized saucepan and combine the ground cinnamon, freshly grated ginger, fresh orange juice, brown sugar, and raw honey. Stir the mixture together until combined. It should look like a caramel sauce at this point.

Step 3: Heat the Mixture

• Place the saucepan over medium heat. Stir often as it comes to a simmer. Keep an eye on it—don’t let it boil vigorously. You want it to gently thicken, which will happen within 5 to 10 minutes.

Step 4: Adjust to Taste

• Once the glaze thickens, take a moment and taste it. You might want to adjust the sweetness by adding a bit more honey or brown sugar. Trust me, this step is necessary!

Step 5: Cool and Use

• After reaching your desired taste, take off the heat. Let the glaze cool slightly before applying it to your ham. You can apply it with a brush or pour it directly on top—whatever floats your boat!