Plum-Glazed Gingered Ham

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 325F.
2. 2
   Glaze: Combine first 6 ingredients in a saucepan, and bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
3. 3
   Place ham on rack (or on celery ribs, if you don't have a rack that fits) in shallow pan (I used a covered cast-iron pot with celery ribs to keep the ham off the bottom).
4. 4
   Score surface of ham, making diamond pattern around the ham, about 1/2 inch deep.
5. 5
   Spoon half of glaze over the ham.
6. 6
   Cover and bake at 325F for approximately 90 minutes.
7. 7
   Remove drippings from pan and bake an additional 30 minutes (or until temp reaches 140F), uncovered, basting 1-2 times with remaining glaze.
8. 8
   Gravy: Skim fat from drippings, and combine with dissolved flour or cornstarch, stirring until thick and smooth.