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Ham with Apple Mustard Glaze

4.5

(13)

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 8 with leftovers

Ingredients

a 12- to 14-pound shankless skinless smoked-cured ham*
whole cloves for studding ham
1/2 cup apple jelly
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

Accompaniments:

assorted relishes such as pickled watermelon rind and pickled bell peppers
brandied fruits
  • available at many butcher shops

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F.

    Step 2

    Score top of ham into diamonds and stud center of each diamond with a clove. On a rack in a roasting pan bake ham in middle of oven 1 1/2 hours.

    Step 3

    In a small saucepan heat jelly over moderate heat, stirring, until melted and smooth. Remove saucepan from heat and stir in mustard. Spread glaze evenly on top of baked ham and bake 35 minutes more.

    Step 4

    Transfer ham to a platter and let stand 15 minutes. Serve ham with relishes and brandied fruits.

TagsHamMeatMainDinnerGluten FreeNut FreeDairy Free5 Ingredients or FewerOven BakeChristmasGourmet
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