Tomato and Onion Glaze

1 tablespoon butter or margarine

2 tablespoons finely chopped onion

1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce

2 tablespoons brown sugar

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter or margarine. Add the chopped onion and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomato sauce, brown sugar and Worcestershire sauce, then bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer until glaze thickens, about 5 minutes. Use the sauce to glaze a ham, basting as desired.

Makes about 1 cup

Cook's note: If you double the recipe, you can use it as gravy.

"The Good Housekeeping Cookbook" (2007 Hearst Books)