Raisin Sauce for Ham

Name: Raisin Sauce for Ham
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 cups.
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

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

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: 114 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 36mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.

Originally published as Raisin Sauce for Ham in Taste of Home April/May 2001

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Perry

Jan 21, 2018

Definitely delicious
msoleski

Mar 24, 2016

Made this today to prepare for Easter ham. I'ts so good I want to drink it!
arustad

Mar 30, 2012

I have been using this recipe for a couple years. It has become a family favorite and a tradition to serve this sauce with holiday ham dinners. Delicious!
foliophile

Mar 24, 2008

Delicious recipe! Mine came out brown, like gravy, perhaps because I had dark brown sugar? Very easy to make.
Jodi Welikoklad

Jan 20, 2008

Very awesome recipe!! I added Craisins because I didn't have raisins and it was teriffic!!!