Baked Ham with Walnut Peach Sauce

Ham goes especially well with sweet flavors, so why not try this Baked Ham with Walnut Peach Sauce? It has a hearty flavor of walnuts plus a sweet kick with the brown sugar-peach sauce.

Serves: 10

Preparation Time: 10 min

Cooking Time: 2 hr

Ingredients

• 1 half ham, about 4.5 lbs
• 1 cup peach preserves
• 3/4 cup peach nectar
• 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup chopped California walnuts, toasted
• 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Put the ham in a shallow baking pan. With a sharp knife, score the ham in a diamond design.
    
2. Add 1 cup of water to the bottom of the pan. Cover pan securely with foil and bake at 350 degrees F for 1 hour.
    
3. Uncover the ham and brush with 1/2 cup of peach preserves. Bake uncovered, 30 minutes longer, basting occasionally.
    
4. In a medium saucepan, combine the nectar, chicken broth and cornstarch and stir until smooth.
    
5. Add remaining 1/2 cup peach preserves and the brown sugar and bring to a boil, whisking occasionally. Simmer the sauce until thickened.
    
6. Add the walnuts and peaches and simmer one minute longer. Whisk in the mustard, lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste.
    
7. Serve the ham sliced with the sauce on the side.

Notes

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