Recipes from Maria's Kitchen

Glazed Ham with Dijon-Pineapple Sauce

Prep Time: 20 min
Total Time: 2 hr 20 min
Makes: 16 to 20 servings

Ingredients:
1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
1/2 cup maple-flavored syrup
1/4 cup GREY POUPON Dijon Mustard
1 whole fully cooked boneless ham (about 6 lb.)
Whole cloves
Large maraschino cherries, halved (optional)
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
1 can (20 oz.) crushed pineapple in juice, undrained

Directions:
MIX sugar, syrup and mustard until well blended; set aside. Score ham; stud with cloves. Arrange cherries, cut sides down, on surface of ham. Place ham on rack in shallow baking pan.

BAKE at 350°F for 2 hours or until ham reaches an internal temperature of 140°F when tested in center with meat thermometer, brushing occasionally with 1/2 cup of the syrup mixture after 1-1/2 hours.

MIX remaining syrup mixture with cornstarch and undrained pineapple in saucepan; cook on medium-high heat until mixture comes to boil and thickens, stirring constantly. Serve with sliced ham.

KITCHENS TIPS
Cooking Know-How: If ham begins to brown too quickly, cover loosely with foil.




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