Apple Cider and Balsamic Glazed Spiral Ham
- 5 fresh apples such as Fuji, sliced into 8-10 wedges each
- 2 large onions, halved and sliced
- 1 tsp. Iodized salt, plus additional to taste
- to taste Ground black pepper
- 4 Tbsp. Brown sugar, divided
- 3 Tbsp. Corn starch, divided
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- 1 half ham, boneless
- 4 cups apple cider
- 2 cups balsamic vinegar
- 2 Tbsp. water
- Preheat oven to 325 F. Place apples and onions in the bottom of roasting pan.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, 2 tablespoons brown sugar and 1 tablespoon corn starch--toss to coat evenly.
- Scatter butter cubes evenly over top.
- Place ham on top of apple and onion mixture and bake for 1 hour.
- Stir apples and onions and continue baking for about 30 minutes or until ham has about 15 minutes remaining to bake.
- To make glaze: In a medium saucepan, combine apple cider and Balsamic vinegar and bring to a boil.
- Cook until liquid has reduced by about half.
- Turn off heat, add 2 tablespoons brown sugar and 1 teaspoon salt and whisk to dissolve.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of cold water with 2 tablespoons corn starch.
- Bring sauce to a boil again and add corn starch mixture, whisking constantly until sauce has thickened and coats the back of a spoon.
- Remove from heat.
- When ham has 10-15 minutes remaining to bake, remove from oven and adjust over temperature to 375F.
- Apply glaze evenly over entire ham and drizzle over apple and onion mixture.
- Return the ham to the oven until ham is heated through and glaze is beginning to caramelize.
- Serve each slice of ham with the glazed apples and onions.
- Enjoy!
fresh apples, onions, iodized salt, ground black pepper, brown sugar, corn starch, unsalted butter, ham, apple cider, balsamic vinegar, water
Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/322190-apple-cider-and-balsamic-glazed-spiral-ham (may not work)