Made with whole fruit and a good measure of festive spices, these Christmas Ham Glaze ideas thanks to the Wholesome Cook – in Spicy Cherry, Tropical Pineapple and Orange Honey Mustard are delicious, added sugar-free, quick to make and perfect for gifting or delighting the masses on our Christmas Cuts.

ORANGE HONEY MUSTARD GLAZE

• 3-4 large oranges (2 cups peeled orange chunks)
• ½ tbsp orange rind
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• ½ cup water
• 1 tbsp rice syrup or honey
• ¼ cup seeded mustard
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp ground ginger

TROPICAL PINEAPPLE GLAZE

• 500g (2 cups) fresh pineapple pieces
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp ground cloves
• ½ cup water
• 1 tbsp rice syrup or honey

SPICY CHERRY GLAZE

• 350g cherries (2 cups pitted cherries)
• 2 red long chillies (de-seeded and chopped roughly)
• ¾ cup water
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon rice syrup or honey

HOW TO MAKE THE GLAZES:

1. Place all ingredients (listed for your desired glaze) in a small saucepan and bring to the boil. Reduce heat and simmer over medium heat for 15 minutes, or until most of the liquid has evaporated and the sauce thickened. 

2. Process with a stick blender, or transfer to a blender jug and puree. Place in a sterilised jar and allow to cool before placing lid on. Store in the fridge for up to 4 days, or freeze in an ice cube tray for use later.

3. This amount (for example) will glaze one whole on-the -bone leg ham. 

Glaze ideas thanks to the Wholesome Cook Martyna Angell. Check out her other great healthier recipes at www.wholesome-cook.com.