Double-Apricot Glazed Ham

A traditional ham gets dressed up with a fabulous sweet and savory sauce
that's as easy to make as it is delicious!

Double-Apricot Glazed Ham
from Campbell's Kitchen

Prep Time: 15 min. Bake Time: 2 hr.

1 cup dried apricots
1 cup Swanson(R) Chicken Stock
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
6 -to 8-pound fully-cooked whole boneless ham *
2 tbsp. butter
1/2 cup finely chopped shallot
2 jars (12 ounces each ) apricot preserves
1/4 cup Dijon-style mustard
2 tsp. grated orange zest

Directions:
Place the apricots and stock into a microwave-safe measuring cup.
Microwave on HIGH for 2 minutes. Let the mixture cool. Remove the
apricots and cut into strips. Reserve the stock. Stir the apricots,
sugar and 1/4 cup reserved stock in a small bowl.
Place the ham into a roasting pan. Bake at 325 degreesF. for 2 hours or
until the ham is heated through.  Brush with the apricot mixture
during the last 30 minutes of baking and baste frequently with the pan
drippings.
Heat the butter in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots
and cook until they're tender. Stir in the preserves, mustard, orange
zest and remaining reserved stock and heat to a boil. Reduce the heat to
low.  Cook and stir for 10 minutes or until the stock mixture is
slightly thickened.
Slice the ham and serve with the apricot sauce.
*You can use a 3-pound fully-cooked half boneless ham for 16 servings.
Prepare as directed above, but reduce the remaining ingredients in half
and the cooking time to 1 hour or until the ham is heated through.
Serves 32.

Kitchen Clip:
This outstanding dish will make the perfect centerpiece for your Easter
Sunday menu.
Received on Tue Apr 7 20:48:15 2009