Double-Apricot Glazed Ham

If you have a long guest list for Easter Sunday, make sure to put this
wonderful ham at the top of the menu. It's perfect for a crowd and the
ideal centerpiece for your springtime festivities.

Double-Apricot Glazed Ham
from Campbell's Kitchen

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

1 cup dried apricots
1 cup Swanson® Chicken Stock
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 fully-cooked whole boneless ham * (6- to 8-pounds)
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup finely chopped shallots
2 jars (12 ounces *each*) apricot preserves
1/4 cup Dijon-style mustard
2 teaspoons grated orange zest

1. 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.

2. Place the ham into a roasting pan. Bake at 325°F. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.
Makes: 32 servings.

Kitchen Clip
                              Because this ham may be served hot from the oven or at room
temperature, it's a great option for either a formal sit-down dinner or
a more casual brunch buffet.
Received on Tue Apr 19 18:37:34 2011