Scandinavian Christmas Ham With Prunes

• 1 (6 -8 lb) fresh ham (bone removed)
• 20 pitted prunes, coarsely chopped
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups apples, chopped (skin removed)
• 1/4 cup applesauce
• 10 1/2 ounces beef consomme
• 1 cup red currant jelly
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1/3 cup port wine
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

1. Pre-heat oven to 325F / 160u0b0C.
2. Cut a deep pocket in the cavity of the ham.
3. Combine prunes, onion, apple and applesauce.
4. Stuff ham with apple mixture, overlap and secure ends.
5. Score the fat and place fat side up in a shallow roasting pan.
6. Pour consomme over the ham.
7. Roast for 30 - 35mins per pound, basting often.
8. When cooked transfer to a dish and keep warm, retain the juices.
9. Remove the fat from the pan juices and discard.
10. Bring the juices to a boil on the hob and cook for 5 minutes.
11. Add redcurrant jelly, orange juice, port and salt and simmer for 10 -15 minutes.
12. Serve the gravy with the ham.

fresh ham, prunes, onion, apples, applesauce, beef consomme, red currant, orange juice, port wine, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/scandinavian-christmas-ham-with-prunes-315676 (may not work)