Ham With Maple Gravy

Name: Ham With Maple Gravy
Ingredients: 1 fully cooked boneless ham (6 pounds); 30 whole cloves; 3/4 cup maple syrup, divided; 4 teaspoons ground mustard; 2 cups apple juice; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 3 tablespoons water; 2 tablespoons butter; 6 medium tart apples, cut into 1/2-inch slices

9 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1 fully cooked boneless ham (6 pounds)
30 whole cloves
3/4 cup maple syrup, divided
4 teaspoons ground mustard
2 cups apple juice
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons butter
6 medium tart apples, cut into 1/2-inch slices

Directions

1

Place ham on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Score the surface of the ham, making diamond shapes 1/2 in. deep; insert a clove in each diamond. Combine 1/2 cup maple syrup and mustard; pour over ham. Pour apple juice into the roasting pan. Bake at 325° for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until a thermometer reads 140°, basting frequently.
2

Remove ham and keep warm. Transfer the pan juices to a saucepan. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; add to saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened.
3

In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add apples and remaining maple syrup. Cover and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Slice ham; serve with apples and gravy.