Spicy Currant Sauce for Ham

This was handed down through the women in my family. We all love it, but I'm always amazed how many guests beg for the recipe saying that they have never tasted anything like it. The cloves and Worcestershire sauce give it a lovely kick. It keeps really well, so can be made days in advance. It is also a great (and easy) holiday gift.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 98 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter
• ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
• ½ cup hot water
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 cup dried currants
• ¼ cup cider vinegar
• 1 pinch ground mace
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 cup currant jelly

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Stir brown sugar, dried currants, water, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, butter, salt, black pepper, cloves, and mace together in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally until butter melts, about 10 minutes. Bring to a boil.

Step 2

Stir currant jelly into sauce and return to a gentle boil; reduce heat to low and simmer until currents are slightly plump, 5 to 10 minutes.