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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 10 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Nothing is better at the holidays than a delicious ham baking in the oven. The preserves mixture will be sure to please all of your guests.American Dairy Assoc, Stacy Duffy, Chicago, Illinois Ingredients:
1 fully cooked smoked half ham (6 to 7 pounds) |
1 tablespoon whole cloves |
1/4 cup apricot preserves |
1 tablespoon butter |
2 teaspoons dijon mustard |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 325°. Place ham on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Using a sharp knife, score surface of ham with 1/4-in. deep cuts in a diamond pattern; insert a clove in each diamond. Bake, uncovered, 1-1/4 hours.
2. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine preserves, butter and mustard; heat through. Remove ham from oven. Spoon preserves mixture over ham. Bake, uncovered, 30-40 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 140°. Yield: 16 servings.
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