Best 13 Raisin Sauce For Ham Or Chicken Recipes

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Raisin sauce is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used to enhance the flavors of a variety of dishes, particularly ham and chicken. Made with a combination of raisins, vinegar, sugar, and spices, raisin sauce offers a sweet and tangy flavor that complements the richness of these meats. Whether you're looking for a glaze to brush on your ham during baking or a sauce to serve alongside your chicken, raisin sauce is a great choice that will add a touch of sweetness and sophistication to your meal.

Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!

RAISIN SAUCE FOR HAM



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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

  • 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 : Calories 114 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 36mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

RAISIN SAUCE FOR HAM



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Excellent with your holiday ham. Try mustard sauce alongside as well.

Provided by TerryWilson

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Ham Glaze Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

½ cup packed light brown sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
1 ¼ cups water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup dark raisins

Steps:

  • Heat brown sugar, cornstarch, and dry mustard in a 1-quart saucepan over medium heat and stir until sugar dissolves, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Gradually stir water and lemon juice into brown sugar mixture.
  • Stir raisins into mixture and bring to a boil, stirring constantly, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83 calories, Carbohydrate 21.4 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.5 g, Sodium 5 mg, Sugar 17.1 g

RAISIN SAUCE FOR HAM



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Make and share this Raisin Sauce for Ham recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     Sauces

Time 15m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup raisins
1 3/4 cups water
1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
1 1/4 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon vinegar

Steps:

  • Boil raisins and water 5 minutes.
  • Mix dry ingredients.
  • Add to raisin mixture.
  • Cook 15 minutes.
  • Stir in butter and vinegar.

RAISIN SAUCE FOR HAM OR CHICKEN



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Make and share this Raisin Sauce for Ham or Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by queenbeatrice

Categories     Low Protein

Time 20m

Yield 2 cups, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup raisins
1 1/4 cups water
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Combine raisins and water and simmer for 5 minutes; set aside.
  • Blend together brown sugar, cornstarch and salt; stir into raisin mixture. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until clear and slightly thickened. Mix in vinegar and butter; stir until butter melts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 56.2, Fat 1.2, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 3, Sodium 40.9, Carbohydrate 11.8, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 9.6, Protein 0.2

EASY RAISIN SAUCE FOR HAM



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This recipe came from my mother. Has always been one of my favorites! VERY easy...and inexpensive too! This is wonderful added to the top of the ham the last 30 minutes of the cooking time, or you can simply serve it with the ham in a small bowl. I hope you enjoy it.

Provided by LISA34LISA

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Ham Glaze Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 ½ cups water
¾ cup raisins
⅓ cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Bring water to a boil in a saucepan.
  • Stir raisins into water, reduce heat to medium, and boil until very tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Whisk brown sugar, cornstarch, and salt into raisin mixture and simmer until thickened, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 76.7 calories, Carbohydrate 20.1 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.4 g, Sodium 5.4 mg, Sugar 16.9 g

RAISIN SAUCE FOR HAM



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Passed down from a great grandmother, this recipe comes out every Christmas to be served with the Honeybaked ham. The recipe can be doubled for large family dinners.

Provided by Gillian Spence

Categories     Sauces

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup raisins
1 cup boiling water
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Simmer raisins in water until puffed and tender (roughly 30 min).
  • Mix sugar and cornstarch then add to raisins in pot. Stir, cooking slowly until thickened.
  • Stir in butter and lemon juice until melted through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240.2, Fat 3, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 24, Carbohydrate 55.5, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 48.2, Protein 0.6

RAISIN SAUCE FOR HAM I



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This tangy sauce melds the taste of orange and raisins perfectly. Serve it as a topping for baked ham.

Provided by Marie

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Ham Glaze Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup raisins
1 cup warm water
1 cup orange juice
1 cup orange marmalade
¼ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
¼ teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground cloves

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine raisins, water, orange juice and marmalade. Bring mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
  • In a bowl, stir together sugar, corn starch, salt and cloves. Slowly pour into raisin mixture, stirring constantly. Continue cooking and stirring until mixture thickens.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189.8 calories, Carbohydrate 49.7 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 0.7 g, Sodium 97.5 mg, Sugar 32.9 g

EASY RAISIN SAUCE FOR HAM



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This is a family favorite! the raisins cook up plump and soft, and the lemon balances with the fruit's sweetness and best of all it's easy to make. This is a must served with ham!

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Sauces

Time 9m

Yield 2 cups, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

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
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine first three ingredients.
  • Stir in water, raisins, vinegar, lemon juice until blended.
  • Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 mins or until thickened.
  • Stir in butter until melted.
  • Serve warm over sliced ham.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230.6, Fat 6, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 63.9, Carbohydrate 45.7, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 37.7, Protein 0.8

FOLEY FAMILY RAISIN SAUCE (FOR HAM)



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Ham is not the same without this family favorite. It is sweet but not overly so, and it's been a tradition in my family for generations!

Provided by SarahFoley

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 ¾ cups water
1 cup currant jelly
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ cup white sugar
½ cup brown sugar
1 cup dark raisins
1 cup golden raisins
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
1 tablespoon cold water
1 tablespoon cornstarch

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
  • Stir 1 3/4 cup water, currant jelly, cider vinegar, and lemon juice into hot butter. Simmer over low heat until jelly dissolves and mixture is the color of maple syrup, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Slowly stir white sugar and brown sugar into currant jelly mixture, stirring constantly, until well incorporated.
  • Stir dark raisins, golden raisins, salt, and cloves into currant jelly mixture and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Whisk 1 tablespoon cold water with cornstarch in a small bowl until fully blended. Stir into raisin sauce and simmer until thickened, at least 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350.2 calories, Carbohydrate 83.2 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 168.4 mg, Sugar 66.6 g

RAISIN SAUCE FOR HAM RECIPE



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Provided by á-49249

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 c. raisins
1/2 c. orange juice
1 Tbs. cornstarch
2 Tbs. brown sugar
1/2 c. water
1/3 c. grape jelly
dash salt, allspice, and cloves

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine raisins, water, orange juice and jelly. Bring to a boil over medium heat. In a bowl stir together dry ingredients. Slowly pour into raisin mixture, stirring constantly. Continue cooking and stirring until mixture thickens. Makes 1 1/2 cups.

RAISIN SAUCE FOR HAM II



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A Sauce my Gran used to make, and I now make it for my Grandchildren - been a family fave forever! Serve hot over baked ham.

Provided by Rayna Jordan

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Ham Glaze Recipes

Time 28m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon mustard powder
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 cup raisins
¼ teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 ½ cups water

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, stir together brown sugar, cornstarch and mustard powder. Slowly stir in vinegar, then add raisins, lemon zest, lemon juice and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until mixture comes to a boil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 59.9 calories, Carbohydrate 15.2 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.3 g, Sodium 3.8 mg, Sugar 5.9 g

SIMPLE RAISIN SAUCE (FOR HAM)



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Make and share this Simple Raisin Sauce (for ham) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Aroostook

Categories     Fruit

Time 3h30m

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 lb raisins (3c)
2 1/2 cups water
2/3 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup cider vinegar

Steps:

  • Soak raisins in water for 2 hours.
  • Boil slowly for 30 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half.
  • Add sugar and vinegar.
  • Cook on low for 45 more minutes.
  • Serve hot on ham.

RAISIN SAUCE FOR BAKED HAM



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Here's a recipe I discovered in my mother's recipe collection. It's a thick, flavorful old-fashioned sauce that's perfect any time of year.-Cheryl Holland, Ortonville, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 2h15m

Yield 100 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 cups packed brown sugar
3/4 cup ground mustard
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
6 cups raisins
6 cups vinegar
6-1/2 quarts water

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, combine brown sugar, mustard and flour; mix well. Fold in the raisins. Stir in vinegar and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2 to 2-1/2 hours or until mixture is like syrup, stirring occasionally. Serve over hot baked ham slices.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Use a variety of raisins for a more complex flavor. Golden raisins, black raisins, and sultanas are all good choices.
  • Add a splash of white wine or apple cider vinegar to the sauce for a bit of acidity.
  • If you want a sweeter sauce, add a tablespoon or two of brown sugar or honey.
  • For a thicker sauce, simmer it for longer or add a cornstarch slurry.
  • Serve the sauce over ham, chicken, or pork. You can also use it as a glaze for roasted vegetables.

Conclusion:

Raisin sauce is a versatile and delicious condiment that can be used to enhance the flavor of a variety of dishes. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a way to add a little something extra to your meal, give raisin sauce a try. You won't be disappointed.

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