Apple Glazed Ham

Baked ham is an easy, versatile and economical entree to prepare and serve at family dinners or special occasions throughout the year.  This recipe combines full-flavoured Apple Cider Syrup and Dijon mustard for a sweet-tangy glaze that will be sure to please!

Ingredients:
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• 1 cooked bone-in half-ham (7-8 pounds)
• Aluminum foil
• 15 whole cloves
• 1/4 cup Apple Cider Syrup
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

Directions:
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1. Preheat oven to 325°. Cut off the tough, leatherlike skin from ham (if it has it; some hams will not), and score the fat in a crosshatch pattern. Stud ham all over with cloves, put in a large roasting pan, and loosely tent with foil. If pan has a roasting rack, pour 2 cups water into bottom.
2. Bake until a thermometer inserted in center of thickest part (not touching the bone) registers 135°, about 20 minutes per lb. or 2 to 2 1/2 hours total, basting occasionally with any accumulated juices.
3. While ham is baking, whisk together the Apple Cider Syrup and Dijon mustard until smooth.
4. When ham has about 40 minutes left to bake (internal temperature will be 120° to 125°), brush generously on all sides with glaze. Continue baking until ham reaches 135° and glaze is well browned.
5. Baste with remaining juices and allow foil-covered ham to rest 15 minutes before slicing.