Shelly's Recipe

DOUBLE-APRICOT GLAZED HAM

Category: Ham

1/2 cup dried apricots (6 oz)
1/2 cup chicken broth
1⁄4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
3- 4- lb fully cooked whole boneless ham
1 tbsp butter
1⁄4 cup finely chopped shallots
1 jar (12 oz) apricot preserves (about 1 cups)
1⁄8 cup Dijon mustard
1 tsp grated orange rind

Place apricots and broth in microwave-safe measuring cup. Microwave on HIGH for 2 minutes 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 32for 2 hours or until thermometer registers 140F. (allow 15 minutes per lb).

Top with apricot mixture during last 30 minutes of baking, basting frequently with pan drippings. Heat butter in skillet. Add shallots and cook until tender. Add apricot preserves, mustard, orange rind and remaining broth. Heat to a boil. Cook over low heat 10 minutes or until slightly thickened. Slice ham and serve with apricot sauce. Serves 12 to 16.