Ham with Pear Glaze

Directions

1. 1
   Remove rind from ham.
2. 2
   Preheat oven to 350F (180C).
3. 3
   Place ham on rack in large roasting pan.
4. 4
   Make 1/2 inch deep crisscross cuts in fat atop ham.
5. 5
   Heat half of pear puree in heavy small saucepan.
6. 6
   Brush some generously over ham.
7. 7
   Bake ham until thermometer inserted in thickest past without touching bone registers 140 degrees F, basting occasionally with pear puree, about 2 hours.
8. 8
   Remove from oven and baste again.
9. 9
   Let stand 20 minutes.
10. 10
    Transfer ham to platter.
11. 11
    Pass remaining pear puree separately.