Apricot-Glazed Spiral Ham
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Apricot-Glazed Spiral Ham
| Nutritional Info | |
|---|---|
| Per 4 oz (125 g) serving: about | - |
| cal | 291 |
| pro | 24 g |
| total fat | 14 g |
| sat. fat | 5 g |
| carb | 17 g |
| fibre | trace |
| chol | 77 mg |
| sodium | 1.412 mg |
| % RDI: | - |
| calcium | 1% |
| iron | 1% |
| folate | 1% |
Ingredients
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9 lb fully cooked spiral-cut ham
1 cup pear juice or pear nectar
2/3 cup apricot jam
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 tbsp dry mustard
1 tbsp cider vinegar
1 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp ground allspice
Preparation:
Place ham, flat side down, on rack in roasting pan; pour in 2 cups (500 mL) water. Cover tightly with foil; roast in 325°F (160°C) oven until meat thermometer registers 130°F (55°C), about 3 hours.
In small saucepan, whisk together pear juice, jam, sugar, mustard, vinegar, ginger and allspice over medium heat until jam is melted; brush half over ham. Bake, covered and brushing with remaining jam mixture halfway through, until thermometer registers 140°F (60°C), 1 hour.
Transfer to cutting board; tent with foil and let stand for about 20 minutes before serving.
Additional Information:
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Variation
Apricot-Glazed Whole Ham:
Replace spiral ham with 12 to 15 lb (5.4 to 6.75 kg) fully cooked bone-in smoked ham. Roast as directed for 3 hours.Slide sharp knife under skin (if any) and lift off. Trim fat to 1/4-inch (5 mm) thickness; diagonally score into diamond shapes. Brush with half of the jam mixture; bake, covered and brushing with remaining jam mixture halfway through, until thermometer registers 140°F (60°C), 1 hour.
Makes 16 to 20 servings.
Tags:
Main Course; Roast; Easter; Ham; Brown sugar;
Source:
Canadian Living Magazine: April 2006
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