Raisin Sauce for Ham Recipe

By CarolM-2

Ingredients

• 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 2 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 1 1 teaspoon ground mustard
• 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2 cups water
• 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup raisins
• 2 2 2 tablespoons white vinegar
• 2 2 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/4 1/4 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• 2 2 2 tablespoons butter

Preparation

Step 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.
Yield: 2 cups.

Originally published as Raisin Sauce for Ham in Taste of Home
April/May 2001, p31