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Bourbon honey-glazed ham

Glazed ham can be the centerpiece of a holiday dinner if it's done up with a honey glaze along with whole cloves studding each part of the diamond-pattern.

1 cup clover honey2/3 cup bourbon or other whiskey½ cup orange marmalade (100 percent fruit)1/3 cup molasses1 whole (5-pound) bone-in smoked ham, fully cooked1/8 cup whole clovesPreheat oven to 350 degrees.In medium saucepan over low heat, heat honey, bourbon, marmalade and molasses 15 minutes or until reduced by half, stirring occasionally. Set aside.With sharp knife, cut diamond pattern into fatty part of ham. Stud whole cloves in center of each diamond. Spread half of bourbon glaze over ham. Roast, uncovered, 30 minutes. Baste occasionally with remaining glaze and continue to roast another 15 minutes. Let ham stand 20 minutes before slicing.Makes 10 to 12 servings.Tip: When measuring honey and molasses, spray measuring cup with nonstick cooking spray to easily remove from cup.

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