Fig Glazed Ham

Serves: 4

Santos Walker

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

46

Spice

51

Sweetness

47

Sourness

44

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.3

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1.5 cups

Water

1 cup

Fig Preserve

Directions:

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Watch how to make this recipe

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Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F

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Trim the ham by removing the outer skin/rind, leaving a 1/4-inch of fat

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Score the fat layer with a paring knife in a diamond pattern

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Put the ham, cut side down, in a roasting pan or large baking dish

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Add 1 1/2 cups of water and cover with foil

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Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour

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Meanwhile make the glaze by whisking all of the remaining ingredients together in a saucepan over medium-low heat

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Simmer, stirring often, to infuse flavors and to thin the preserves, about 3 to 5 minutes

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Set aside 1/4 cup of the glaze

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Remove the foil after the ham has cooked for 1 hour and brush it with the glaze, working it into the scores

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Bake the ham, uncovered, another 40 minutes, basting again after 10 minutes

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Remove the ham from the oven when an internal temperature of 140 degrees F is reached on an instant-read thermometer

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Transfer the ham to carving board and it let rest for 10 to 15 minutes

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Skim off as much of the fat as possible and then whisk in the reserved 1/4 cup of glaze

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Bring the pan to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat and simmer until the desired consistency is reached

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Strain into a warmed gravy dish for a smooth sauce, if desired

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Thinly slice the ham and arrange it on a serving platter

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Serve with the gravy on the side