Double Apricot Glazed Ham Recipe

Double Apricot Glazed Ham Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried apricots (6 oz)
• 1 cup chicken broth or natural goodness- chicken broth
• 1?2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 6 – 8 lb fully cooked whole boneless ham
• 2 tbsp butter or margarine
• 1?2 cup finely chopped shallots
• 2 jars (12 oz each) apricot preserves (about 2 cups)
• 1?4 cup dijon mustard
• 2 tsp grated orange rind

Method

1. Place apricots and broth in microwave-safe measuring cup
2. Microwave on high for 2 min
3. Let cool
4. Remove apricots and cut into strips
5. Reserve broth
6. Mix apricots, sugar and 1?4 cup reserved broth
7. Place ham in roasting pan
8. Bake at 325°f for 2 hr or until thermometer registers 140°f
9. Allow 15 min per pound
10. Top with apricot mixture during last 30 min of baking, basting frequently with pan drippings
11. Heat butter in skillet
12. Add shallots and cook until tender
13. Add apricot preserves, mustard, orange rind and remaining broth
14. Heat to a boil
15. Cook over low heat 10 min or until slightly thickened
16. Slice ham and serve with apricot sauce

serves 24 to 32 to 3 1?2-lb fully cooked half boneless ham for 12 servings

1. Prepare as above, but reduce remaining ingredients in half

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