Name: Apricot and Ginger-Glazed Ham
Prep time: 75 min
Cook time: 150 min
Total time: 225 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 3 1/2 kg smoked leg ham (deli); 30 whole cloves; 670 g apricot jam; 2 tbs ginger crushed; 1 tbs wholegrain mustard; 1 tbs dijon mustard; 1 cup sweet sherry

by lancelink Last updated on 02/03/2022

This is a simple glazed ham. It is very easy but does require a close eye for the final 30 minutes of cooking. - lancelink

Ingredients

3 1/2 kg smoked leg ham (deli)
30 whole cloves

Glaze

670 g apricot jam
2 tbs ginger crushed
1 tbs wholegrain mustard
1 tbs dijon mustard
1 cup sweet sherry

Method

Step 1

Glaze: Place all ingredients in a bowl and mix thoroughly.
Step 2

Preheat oven to 160C.
Step 3

Wrap the ham in 2 layers of aluminium foil.
Step 4

Bake for 2 hours.
Step 5

Allow to rest for 30-60 minutes.
Step 6

Remove skin gently. Lightly score the fat with a diagonal diamond pattern.
Step 7

Firmly stud the diamonds with cloves.
Step 8

Spoon over the glaze evenly.
Step 9

Increase oven temperature to 200C.
Step 10

Cook for an additional 20-30 minutes until the glaze is a dark golden colour.