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

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 15 min. YIELD: 2 cups.

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

1. 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: 115 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 28mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.

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