Fig-Glazed Ham

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 375°F. Place 1 oven shelf on lowest position and remove other shelves.
2. 2
   Press a whole clove in each diamond of scored fat. Place ham on a rack in a roasting pan. Pour 1 cup water into pan. Set aside.
3. 3
   To make the glaze, combine brown sugar, fig jam, apple juice, vinegar and cinnamon over low heat and stir until smooth. Strain. Set 2 tbsp aside for figs. Brush 1/4 of the glaze over ham. Bake for 45 mins, basting every 10-15 mins with glaze and pan juices, until caramelized. Let rest for 10 mins.
4. 4
   Meanwhile, brush figs with reserved glaze. Arrange on a baking tray and bake for 8-10 mins, until beginning to caramelize.
5. 5
   Carve ham into slices. Serve warm or at room temperature with figs.