Spiced Apple-Glazed Ham

The apple jelly glaze offsets the smoky flavor of this impressive holiday ham.

4 lb. / 1.8 kg Fully-Cooked Smoked Whole Ham
Watkins Whole Cloves (optional)
1 Cup / 250 mL Apple Jelly
2 Tbsp. / 30 mL Balsamic Vinegar
1 teas. / 5 mL Watkins Cinnamon
1/4 teas. / 1.2 mL Watkins Ground Cloves
1/4 teas. / 1.2 mL Watkins Ginger
1/4 teas. / 1.2 mL Watkins Black Pepper

Preheat oven to 325*F / 165*C. Remove skin and trim some fat from ham, leaving about 1/4 inch / 3mm of fat covering ham. Score fat in diamond fashion. If desired, stick a whole clove at each diamond point to enhance flavor and visual appeal. Place ham on rack in large roasting pan. Insert meat thermometer into center of ham, not touching bone. Bake ham for 1 1/2 hours. Prepare glaze by combining remaining ingredients in small saucepan. Cook over medium heat until mixture begins to boil; boil 2 minutes. Brush ham with some of the glaze. Bake ham 30 minutes to 1 hour longer or until thermometer registers 140*F / 60*C, brushing occasionally with glaze. When done, place on large serving platter; let rest 20 minutes for easier slicing. Garnish with fersh herbs and whole or sliced spiced apples, if desired. Heat any remaining glaze and serve with ham. Makes 15 servings.

Nutritional Information Per Serving:
Calories-190, Protein-23g, Carbohydrates-14g, Sodium-1200mg, Fat-5g, Saturated Fat-2g, Cholesterol-50mg, Dietary Fiber-0g

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