11/16/2011
Ingredients 1 (4 pound) boneless ham 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple slices, canned in syrup 10 whole cloves 2 cups water 1 cup maple syrup 1/4 cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons butter
Directions 1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2.Prick the ham with a fork. Place the pineapple slices on the ham, securing with toothpicks. Press the cloves into the ham. Place the ham in a baking dish with the water.
3.In a saucepan over low heat, melt the butter, and mix in the syrup, brown sugar, and honey until heated through. Pour 1/2 the mixture over the ham.
4.Bake the ham 1 hour and 30 minutes in the preheated oven. Baste frequently with the remaining butter and syrup mixture.
5.Remove the ham from heat, and drain pan drippings into a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir until thickened, and serve with the ham.
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