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Ham with Cherry Sauce Recipe

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There's nothing I'd rather serve for Easter dinner or another springtime occasion than succulent baked ham. My recipe features a rub that add flavor to a meat plus a delicious cherry sauce with a hint of almond. -Lavonn Bormuth Westerville, Ohio

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Ham with Cherry Sauce Recipe

Prep: 10 min. Bake: 1-3/4 hours

Yield: 8-10 Servings

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Ingredients

1 fully cooked bone-in ham (6 to 8 pounds)
1 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup cold water
1 can (16 ounces) pitted dark sweet cherries, undrained
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon almond extract

Directions

Place ham in a roasting pan. Score surface of ham with shallow diagonal cuts, making diamond shapes. Combine the brown sugar, syrup and mustard; rub over ham and press into cuts.
Cover and bake at 325° for 1-3/4 to 2 hours or until a meat thermometer reads 140° and ham is heated through.
For cherry sauce, in a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and water until smooth. Add cherries. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in lemon juice and extract. Serve with ham. Yield: 8-10 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (4 ounces) equals 557 calories, 26 g fat (9 g saturated fat), 96 mg cholesterol, 1,852 mg sodium, 46 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 34 g protein.

Originally published as Ham with Cherry Sauce in Taste of Home February/March 2005, p33

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Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2013 by Worshipguy

I made this for Easter for something different. In the past, my mom's cooked the traditional ham with pineapple and marachino cherries. This was fantastic! Even while I was carving it, I couldn't keep the family from grabbing pieces and chowing down. Then, adding the cherry sauce just topped it all off. So delecious! I was told by my mom that she is never cooking a ham again!

Reviewed on May. 01, 2010 by Doris6833

This is the first dish I made my boyfriend and it became his favorite (even raved about it 2 days after the meal!)

Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2010 by Devonmama

I used 2 tbs amaretto & pureed the cherries.

Got raves from the guests.

Reviewed on Jul. 10, 2009 by JFenrick

This was very yummy. I can't wait to make this for company! The cherry sauce really made it special.

Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2009 by cookjan

We usually have our leg of lamb for Easter, but this year with the economy tried this ham recipe. Everyone loved it! The cherry sauce was wonderful too! A definate do again!

Reviewed on Mar. 26, 2009 by inline421

Champagne and Prosecco goes great with Easter Apps and Dinner. If you're not a big drinker or have guests that don't partake, I recommend a sparkling juice such as Kristian Regale. They can be found at IKEA and come in a variety of flavors that are all delicious and healthy! Enjoy!