1 cup apple jelly
1 tbs. prepared mustard
1 tbs. lemon juice
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
1 fully cooked ham, bone
in or bone out, 4-5 pounds
Whole cloves
Spiced apple rings, optional
In small saucepan, combine jelly, mustard, lemon juice and nutmeg. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and set aside.
Preheat oven to 325 degrees, F.
Score the surface of the ham, making diamond shapes 1/2 inch deep. Insert a clove in each diamond.
Place ham on a rack in shallow roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, for 20 minutes per pound, or until a meat thermometer reads 140 degrees.
During the last 30 minutes of baking, brush with glaze twice. Garnish with apple rings if desired.
Makes 6-8 servings.