Glazed Ham with Cherry Sauce |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 18 |
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Every time I serve this delicious smoked ham with its festive cherry sauce, I hear rave reviews. The glaze adds an impressive, glossy shine and gives the ham especially nice flavor. Ingredients:
1 fully cooked bone-in ham (about 10 pounds) |
glaze: |
1/2 cup packed brown sugar |
1 tablespoon cornstarch |
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard |
1 cup cherry or cranberry juice |
sauce: |
6 tablespoons brown sugar |
1/4 cup cornstarch |
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves |
2 cups unsweetened apple juice |
2 tablespoons cider vinegar |
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) pitted tart cherries, drained |
12 to 16 drops red food coloring, optional |
Directions:
1. Place ham on a rack in large roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 3 hours.
2. In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, cornstarch and mustard. Stir in cherry juice until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Spoon over ham. Bake 20-30 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 140°. Remove from the oven; keep warm.
3. For cherry sauce, in a large saucepan, combine the brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon and cloves. Stir in apple juice and vinegar until smooth. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat. Stir in cherries and food coloring if desired; heat through. Serve with ham. Yield: 18 servings (4 cups sauce).
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