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Double-Apricot Glazed Ham
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Bake Time: 2 hours
Serves: 32
Ingredients:
1 cup dried apricots
1 cup Swanson(R) Chicken Broth (regular, Natural Goodness(TM) or
Certified Organic)
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
6- to 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
1/4 cup Dijon-style mustard
2 tsp. grated orange rind
Directions:
PLACE apricots and broth in microwave-safe measuring cup. Microwave on
HIGH for 2 min. Let cool. Remove apricots and cut into strips. Reserve
broth. Mix apricots, sugar and 1/4 cup reserved broth.
PLACE ham in roasting pan. Bake at 325°F. for 2 hr. or until
thermometer registers 140°F. Top with apricot mixture during last 30
min. of baking, basting frequently with pan drippings.
HEAT butter in medium skillet over medium heat. Add shallots and cook
until tender. Add preserves, mustard, orange rind and remaining
reserved broth. Heat to a boil. Cook over low heat 10 min. or until
slightly thickened.
SLICE ham and serve with apricot sauce.
TIP: *Use 3-lb. fully-cooked half boneless ham for 16 servings.
Prepare as above, but reduce remaining ingredients in half and cooking
time to 1 hr. or until thermometer registers 140°F.
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