Ingredients
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leg of ham
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2 cups water
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For the Cider Glaze: 2 cups apple cider, 1 cup brown sugar, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, ½ teaspoon powdered cloves
Add flavour to your Christmas ham with the sweet and tart flavour of cider.
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Prepare a leg of ham by scoring the skin near the bone and running a knife under the skin then separating it from the fat (discard the skin).
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Place the ham in a deep tray, score the fat to make a diamond pattern and pour 2 cups of water into the tray.
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Prepare Cider Glaze by adding apple cider, brown sugar, cinnamon and powdered cloves to a saucepan, over medium heat.
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Bring to the boil then simmer till it begins to thicken. Brush over the ham and place in the oven at 180 degrees for 1-1½ hours depending on the size of your ham.
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Baste with the cider mixture every 20 minutes, or more frequently if it’s beginning to look dry.
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