Here are two cider-based sauce recipes for Christmas ham (avoiding maple and raisins):
1. Apple Cider Glaze (from Food & Wine):
- Ingredients: 2 cups apple cider, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup honey, 2 tbsp Dijon mustard.
- Steps: Boil cider until reduced by half. Stir in sugar, honey, mustard; simmer 5 min. Brush on ham last 30 min of baking.
2. Cider Sauce (from Sask Pork):
- Ingredients: 2 cups apple cider, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp cloves, 1 tbsp lemon juice.
- Steps: Combine in saucepan, bring to boil, simmer 10 min until thickened. Serve over sliced ham.
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