Foley Family Raisin Sauce (For Ham)

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!

Step: 1

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.

Step: 2

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.

Step: 3

Slowly stir white sugar and brown sugar into currant jelly mixture, stirring constantly, until well incorporated.

Step: 4

Stir dark raisins, golden raisins, salt, and cloves into currant jelly mixture and simmer for 5 minutes.

Step: 5

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.

Per Serving: 350 calories; protein 1.4g; carbohydrates 83.2g; fat 3.1g; cholesterol 7.6mg; sodium 168.4mg.

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