Double-Apricot Glazed Ham

SUBMITTED BY: Campbell's Kitchen

"Smoky ham is basted with a sweet and piquant sauce of apricot preserves, Swanson®Chicken Broth, orange zest, Dijon-style mustard and minced shallots."

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PREP TIME	15 Min
COOK TIME	2 Hrs
READY IN	2 Hrs 15 Min

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INGREDIENTS

1 cup dried apricots
1 cup Swanson® Chicken Broth (regular, Natural Goodness™ or Certified Organic)
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 (6 pound) fully-cooked whole boneless ham*
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/2 cup finely chopped shallot
2 (12 ounce) jars apricot preserves
1/4 cup Dijon-style mustard
2 teaspoons grated orange peel

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DIRECTIONS

Place apricots and broth in microwave-safe measuring cup. Microwave on HIGH for 2 minutes. Let cool. Remove apricots and cut into strips. Reserve broth. Mix apricots, sugar and 1/4 cup reserved broth.
Place ham in roasting pan. Bake at 325 degrees F for 2 hours or until thermometer registers 140 degrees F. Top with apricot mixture during last 30 minutes of baking, basting frequently with pan drippings.
Heat butter in medium skillet over medium heat. Add shallots and cook until tender. Add preserves, mustard, orange rind and remaining reserved broth. Heat to a boil. Cook over low heat 10 minutes or until slightly thickened.
Slice ham and serve with apricot sauce.

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*Use 3-pound fully-cooked half boneless ham for 16 servings. Prepare as above, but reduce remaining ingredients in half and cooking time to 1 hour or until thermometer registers 140 degrees F.