Brown Sugar Glaze

Brown Sugar Glaze

A buttery, caramel-toned glaze that turns hams, cakes, and bread pudding glossy and rich.

Total 13 min Makes 16 oz Calories 95/serving

Dietary

Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Wheat free, Nut free, Halal, Kosher

Allergens

Dairy

This glaze simmers brown sugar, butter, and a splash of cream into a thick, pourable syrup with deep caramel notes. It sets up glossy and slightly sticky, making it a versatile finish for baked ham, pound cake, cinnamon rolls, or bread pudding. The whole batch comes together in one saucepan in under 15 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Method

  1. Combine the brown sugar, butter, heavy cream, and honey in a small saucepan over medium heat.

  2. Cook, stirring frequently, until the butter melts and the mixture comes to a gentle boil, about 3 minutes.

  3. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the glaze thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon, about 5 minutes.

  4. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract, salt, and cinnamon.

  5. Let the glaze cool for 5 minutes to thicken further before brushing or drizzling over the finished dish.

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Brown Sugar Glaze

This glaze simmers brown sugar, butter, and a splash of cream into a thick, pourable syrup with deep caramel notes. It sets up glossy and slightly sticky, making it a versatile finish for baked ham, pound cake, cinnamon rolls, or bread pudding. The whole batch comes together in one saucepan in under 15 minutes.

13 min 16 oz 95 cal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Method

  1. 1

    Combine the brown sugar, butter, heavy cream, and honey in a small saucepan over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Cook, stirring frequently, until the butter melts and the mixture comes to a gentle boil, about 3 minutes.

  3. 3

    Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the glaze thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon, about 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract, salt, and cinnamon.

  5. 5

    Let the glaze cool for 5 minutes to thicken further before brushing or drizzling over the finished dish.