Baked Ham with Maple and Pineapple Glaze

Ham with pineapples, cloves and a sweet maple syrup sauce - it's a holiday classic.

1 (4 lb) fully cooked ham, boneless
1 (8 oz) can pineapple slices, canned in syrup
10 whole cloves
2 cups water
1 cup pure maple syrup
¼ cup brown sugar
2 Tbsp. pure honey
2 Tbsp. butter

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C/160°C fan, Gas Mark 4).

Prick the ham with a fork. Place the pineapple slices on the ham, securing with toothpicks. Press the cloves into the ham. Place the ham in a baking dish with the water.

In a saucepan over low heat, melt the butter, and mix in the syrup, brown sugar, and honey until heated through. Pour ½ the mixture over the ham.

Bake the ham 1 hour and 30 minutes in the preheated oven. Baste frequently with the remaining butter and syrup mixture.

Remove the ham from heat, and drain pan drippings into a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir until thickened, and serve with the ham.

Makes 12 servings.

Nutritional information:
396 Calories, 16g Fat, 28g Carbs, 34g Protein