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Christmas Ham Delights With Apricot Glaze and Pineapple Stuffing

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) December 09, 2011

Nothing is more traditional for Christmas than a smoked ham with a sweet glaze. Paired with a sumptuous cornbread stuffing, featuring pineapples and toasted almonds, even your most gourmet guests will ask for seconds. This easy-to-follow recipe will look glamorous without much effort and make your holiday much more stress-free.

Stuffed Whole Ham With Apricot Glaze

Ingredients:

10-pound whole smoked cooked ham, bone in

2 tablespoons whole cloves

½ cup apricot preserves

Stuffing:

3 cups cornbread stuffing mix

¾ cup crushed pineapple, undrained

½ cup chopped toasted almonds

½ cup melted butter or margarine

¼ cup minced celery

1.    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly spray a shallow roasting pan with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.

2.    Strip the rind from the ham. Rinse the ham, dry, and use a sharp knife to cut it into large 2-inch diamonds, cutting all the way to the bone.

3.    To make the stuffing, in a large bowl, combine all of the stuffing ingredients until well mixed. Stuff the mixture into the ham pockets.

4.    Transfer the ham to the prepared roasting pan. Insert a whole clove in the center of each diamond, and brush the ham with the apricot preserves.

5.    Cover the ham with aluminum foil and bake for 1 hour. Uncover and continue cooking for 30 to 40 minutes or until the stuffing is crisp and the temperature of the ham reaches at least 140 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove and discard the cloves before slicing and serving.

Makes 8 servings.

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