Baked Glazed Ham

Baked Glazed Ham

2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 tablespoon paprika 1 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon cloves 1 6-7 pounds fully cooked bone-in smoked ham, shank -- or butt portion 1/4 cup damson plum or peach preserves 2 tablespoons orange juice
 * GLAZE

Heat oven to 375. Combine sugar, chili powder, paprika, cumin, cinnamon and cloves in small bowl. Score top and sides of ham with knife in a crisscross pattern. Sprinkle with spice mixture. Place ham in a 17x11-inch roasting pan. Bake 1 1/2 to 2 hours until instant-read thermometer in center registers 140. (After 1 hour, cover ham loosely with foil to prevent over-browning). Combine preserves and orange juice in small cup. Uncover ham; brush with preserves. Bake 5 minutes more. Let stand 15 minutes. Makes 8 to 12 servings.

Enjoy.

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 * World Recipes Y-Group