Ditch the Mass-Produced Glaze: St. Augustine Local Honey Glaze for Holiday Hams

A centerpiece holiday ham deserves a glaze made with real, high-quality ingredients rather than artificial syrups from a packet. Replacing processed store-bought glaze packets with raw, locally harvested Florida honey creates a caramelized, golden crust with a deep, natural sweetness that elevates your entire holiday dinner.

Why Is Local Honey Better Than Mass-Produced Ham Glazes?

The local raw honey that we produce outperforms commercial ham glazes because it contains zero high fructose corn syrup, artificial dyes, or chemical preservatives, allowing its natural sugars to caramelize into a crisp, savory sweet crust.

If you are looking for a gourmet honey baked ham alternative in St. Augustine, making your own glaze takes less than five minutes. Pre packaged glaze kits included with mass produced hams rely heavily on artificial flavorings that overpower the flavor of the meat. By using pure honey that our beekeepers harvest, your glaze benefits from rich, natural floral depth. The pure sugars in raw wildflower florida honey melt into the ham effortlessly, creating a glossy, flavorful glaze that commercial brands simply cannot replicate.

How Do You Make the Ultimate Holiday Ham Glaze Using Holiday Honey®?

You can make a gourmet 4-ingredient holiday glaze in under five minutes by combining 1/2 cup of Holiday Honey® with 1/4 cup Dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar, and a pinch of salt, then brushing it over the ham during the final 30 minutes of roasting.

Because our raw Holiday Honey® comes pre-infused with cinnamon, clove, orange peel, and Rooibos, all the complex warming spices needed for a classic holiday roast are already steeped directly into the honey.

Simple Holiday Honey® Glaze Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup Holiday Honey®

  • 1/4 cup Dijon or whole-grain mustard

  • 2 tbsp Apple cider vinegar (or fresh orange juice)

  • 1 pinch Sea salt and cracked black pepper

Instructions:

  1. Whisk: Combine all ingredients in a small bowl until smooth.

  2. Roast: Bake your ham according to your butcher's weight and temperature guidelines.

  3. Glaze: During the final 30 minutes of baking, brush the glaze generously over the ham every 10 minutes.

  4. Caramelize: Broil on high for 3 to 5 minutes at the very end until bubbly and deeply golden brown.

What Other Honey Truck Co. Varieties Pair Well with Holiday Meals?

Beyond our seasonal Holiday Honey®, specialty raw honeys like Raw Datil Pepper Infused Honey, Saw Palmetto Honey, Truffle Honey with Rosemary Sea Salt, and Raw Bourbon Infused Wildflower Honey bring incredible depth to holiday appetizers, side dishes, and cheese boards.

Incorporating authentic St. Augustine honey across your full holiday menu adds a warm, sweet balance to savory feast dishes:

  • Holiday Cheese Boards: Drizzle Saw Palmetto Honey or Truffle Honey with Rosemary Sea Salt over aged gouda, sharp cheddar, or creamy goat cheese.

  • Spicy Glazed Sides: Toss roasted Brussels sprouts or carrots with Raw Datil Pepper Infused Honey for an iconic local St. Augustine kick.

  • Holiday Cocktails & Breads: Use Raw Bourbon Infused Wildflower Honey in warm toddies or serve raw Orange Blossom Honey alongside warm buttermilk biscuits.

Exploring More Than Honey for Your Holiday Table?

Beyond our honey jars, we also carry loose-leaf Beekeeper's Teas and handcrafted ceramic mugs for after-dinner tea service. Browse our full lineup on our Shop All Page.

Where Can You Pick Up Raw Honey in St. Augustine for the Holidays?

You can purchase raw  honey directly from Honey Truck Co. online for local delivery, or pick up jars at select retail stockists across St. Augustine and North Florida prior to the holidays.

Having pure honey in your pantry makes holiday cooking, entertaining, and host gifting effortless. At Honey Truck Co., we take pride in delivering raw, unprocessed honey directly from local hives straight to your kitchen table. To discover more about our local beekeeping practices and seasonal harvests, visit our About Us Page. Order your jar of Holiday Honey® online today to prepare for a memorable holiday feast!

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