Marmalade Raisin Glazed Ham

Name: Marmalade Raisin Glazed Ham
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 45 min
Total time: 2 h 5 min
Yield: 16 servings.
Ingredients: 1 fully cooked boneless ham (4 pounds); 1 cup water; 2/3 cup orange juice, divided; 1/2 cup orange marmalade spreadable fruit; 1/4 cup golden raisins; 1/4 cup raisins; 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 tablespoons cornstarch

A platter crowned with her impressive ham is passed around Barbara Nowakowski's table at holiday time. "I always get requests for this on special occasions," she relates from Mesa, Arizona. A spiced marmalade glaze and plump golden raisins add sweetness to every slice.

Ingredients

1 fully cooked boneless ham (4 pounds)
1 cup water
2/3 cup orange juice, divided
1/2 cup orange marmalade spreadable fruit
1/4 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup raisins
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons cornstarch

Directions

Line a shallow roasting pan with foil. Place ham on a rack in prepared pan. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 45 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine the water, 1/2 cup orange juice, marmalade, raisins and spices in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until raisins are softened and mixture is reduce to 1-3/4 cups.
Combine cornstarch and remaining orange juice until smooth. Gradually stir into glaze. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Brush ham with glaze. Bake 1 to 1-1/2 hours longer or until a thermometer reads 140°, brushing occasionally with glaze.

Nutrition Facts

3 ounce-weight: 163 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 58mg cholesterol, 1177mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1/2 fruit.

Originally published as Marmalade Raisin Glazed Ham in Light & Tasty April/May 2004