Raisin Sauce for Baked Ham

Name: Raisin Sauce for Baked Ham
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 15 min
Yield: 100 servings.
Ingredients: 12 cups packed brown sugar; 3/4 cup ground mustard; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 6 cups raisins; 6 cups vinegar; 6-1/2 quarts water

Here's a recipe I discovered in my mother's recipe collection. It's a thick, flavorful old-fashioned sauce that's perfect any time of year.—Cheryl Holland, Ortonville, Michigan

Ingredients

12 cups packed brown sugar
3/4 cup ground mustard
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
6 cups raisins
6 cups vinegar
6-1/2 quarts water

Directions

In a Dutch oven, combine brown sugar, mustard and flour; mix well. Fold in the raisins. Stir in vinegar and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2 to 2-1/2 hours or until mixture is like syrup, stirring occasionally. Serve over hot baked ham slices.