RECIPE — Apricot Glazed Ham?

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Right, let’s get this apricot glazed ham recipe sorted out, shall we? Let’s not mess about and get straight to the ingredients and the method.

Ingredients:

• 1 (8 pound) fully-cooked, bone-in ham
• ¼ cup whole cloves (Optional)
• ½ cup apricot preserves
• 3 tablespoons honey mustard

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Now, grab that ham and score the fatty side with a sharp knife in a diamond pattern, about an inch apart. If you’re feeling a bit fancy, you can insert whole cloves at the intersections. Place the ham in a shallow roasting pan and cover it with aluminum foil. We need to trap all that flavor in there.
2. Pop the ham in the preheated oven for about 90 minutes. While that’s cooking, let’s work on the glaze. About 10 minutes before the ham is finished, take the apricot preserves and measure them into a small saucepan. Warm them over medium heat until they’re nice and liquid, then remove from the heat and stir in the honey mustard. No lumps allowed, got it?
3. Once the ham has had its time in the oven, it’s time to give it a bit of love. Brush that glaze you’ve just made onto the ham, and then return it to the oven, uncovered, for an additional 15 to 20 minutes. We want that glaze to caramelize and get all lovely and brown. Once it’s done, let the ham stand for about 10 minutes before you start carving and serving it.

And there you have it, a mouthwatering, succulent apricot glazed ham that’s going to have your guests begging for more. Enjoy, and let me know if there are any leftovers.

Wine Pairing

You’ve managed to take a simple ham and turn it into a culinary masterpiece with that apricot glaze. Now, let’s not ruin this moment by pairing it with the wrong wine. For this succulent apricot glazed ham, I’d recommend a Riesling from Dr. Loosen. The slightly sweet and floral notes of the Riesling will complement the apricot glaze beautifully, balancing the sweetness and adding a refreshing touch to each succulent bite. Now, go on and elevate that apricot glazed ham to a whole new level with a perfect wine pairing!

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Bon Appétit

If you’ve managed to transform a basic ham into a masterpiece by expertly glazing it with a sweet, tangy apricot glaze that caramelizes to perfection, leaving your guests speechless, then you, my friend, have achieved ham glory. Craving more culinary journeys that elevate your ham game to a whole new level? Hit that subscribe button for a trip through the world of glazed wonders. And if you’ve unlocked the secret to creating a ham that’s juicy, tender, and bursting with apricot flavor, please, share your ham glazing wisdom in the comments. Or, perhaps, in the spirit of ham euphoria, it’s best to quietly savor your Apricot Glazed Ham, knowing that sometimes the best meals are the ones that leave your taste buds tingling and your heart content.